Scientific Tools

Which tool helps you observe something very small?

• calculator

• tongs

• microscope

• beeker

Which of the following tools is not used for measurement?

• meter stick

• flask

• thermometer

• gradulated cylinder

Darren is using tongs to carefully lift and move a beaker. What most likely happened before Darren moved the beaker?

• The beaker was broken and shattered.

• The contents of the beaker spilled.

• The beaker was emptied and cleaned.

• The beaker was heated.

Shawn is mixing a solution in the science lab. To stir it, he should

• use a stirring rod

• use tongs

• use his finger

• put a stopper in it and shake it up

Which of the following tools would a scientist use to determine the temperature of a solution?

• a balance

• a stopper

• a thermometer

• a gradulated cylinder

Maria, while performing an experiment, had to make sure her wires were between 1 and 2 inches. What tool did she use to determine the length?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Thermometer

• Ruler

Name this tool: 

• Microcope
• Hand Lens
• Balance
• Pipette

Name the tool.

• hand lens
• graduated cylinder
• meter stick
• balance