Lab equipment

pH paper

Used to measure how acidic or basic a substance is

Disposable or transfer pipette

Draws a liquid up by suction and allows transfer to other solutions

Mortar and Pestle

Used to grind and mix substances

Test Tube Holder

Provides a safe way of transferring a hot test tube to a test tube rack

Hot plate

Used to heat liquids

Balance

Measures the mass of an object

Weigh Boat

Prevents substances from coming into contact with the balance plate when massing solids

Beaker

Larger glass container that holds liquids

Graduated cylinder

Best way to accurately measure the volume of a liquid

Spatula

Used to scoop solids

Test tube brush

Used to clean the inside of a test tube

Safety goggles

Protect your eyes

Glass slide

Provides a surface to lay things on that you wish to view using the microscope

Centrifuge

Used to separate substances based on mass; does this by spinning tubes in a circle at a high rate of speed

Test Tube Rack

Holds test tubes upright

Forceps

Like tweezers, they are used to grasp small objects