Physical Science - Lab Equipment Names & Basic Uses

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What is a wide-mouthed container used to transport, heat, or store substances?

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beaker

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What is a device used to measure the mass of an object or substance?

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balance

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What is used to light a bunsen burner?

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striker

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What is special about graduated cylinders?

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They measure small amounts of liquid very accurately. We use them when precision is important.

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What is used to heat objects? Options: striker, balance, bunsen burner, test tube

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bunsen burner

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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This piece of equipment is used to transfer liquid. It can transfer single drops or several milliliters.

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pipette

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This object is placed on a balance to contain the substance being massed.

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weigh boat

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This piece of equipment is used to pick up solids that are usually powders or crystals.

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scoopula

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This has a piece of flint in it. When used properly, the flint will create a spark which is used to ignite a bunsen burner.

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striker

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What is the purpose of an overflow cup?

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Allow an object to be placed in the cup so water is displaced and its volume determined.