Commonly Used Lab Equipment

1. Write the lab equipment name

OR

2. Write a description of the function of the equipment (what do we use it for?)

Compound Light Microscope

• Uses a light source and lenses to Magnify image of a very small object

Stereoscope• Enlarges items for

study. Small items can be viewed in 3D.

Graduated Cylinder

• Used to accurately measure Volume of a liquid

Beaker

• Glass used to hold liquid

• Not used to accuratelyMeasure volume

Erlenmeyer Flask

• Used for heating, mixing, swirling solutions

• Not used for accurate measurement

Test Tube &Test tube rack

• Long glass tube that can be used to store, mix, or heat small quantities.

Pipette/ Dropper

• Used to transfer liquid

Petri Dish

Used for holding specimens, or growing bacteria/mold

Slide and Coverslip

• Slide= Supports item being examined under a microscope

• Coverslip= Covers item on slide

Forceps• Used to hold or lift small Objects or specimens