Triple Beam Balance
Graduated Cylinder
Test Tube
Beaker
used to measure the mass of solid objects. It has three beams that each
measure mass to a different unit place (ones, tens, hundreds). Units of mass
include milligrams, grams, and kilograms.
used to measure the volume of liquids in milliliters (mL) or liters (L). It is read
by looking at the very bottom of the curve of liquid in the cylinder. This
curve of liquid is called a meniscus.
a long, narrow type of glassware in which liquids can be stored and heated.
These have round bases and are stored in test tube racks or mounted on test
tube stands.
a type of glassware. It can be used to store liquids, heat liquids, and measure
the volumes of liquids. They have broad, flat bases. These usually measure
liquid volumes in milliliters (mL).
Petri Dish
most often used for growing cultures of microorganisms, such as bacteria or
mold. They may also be used as containers in the lab.
Hot Plate
a type of lab equipment used to heat substances (usually liquids). It has a
flat platform where a beaker containing a liquid can be placed.
Ruler, Meter Stick, and Tape
Measure
Spring Scale
Compass
are used to measure length. These tools usually have two edges—one that
measures in metric units (millimeters, centimeters, and meters), and one
that measures in U.S. system units (inches and feet).
used to measure the weight, or gravitational force, of an object. It is used by
attaching an object to the hook at the end of the scale, then the weight is
displayed on the tube of the scale in Newtons (N) or pounds (lb).
a tool that detects magnetic fields. When no local fields are present, this will
detect Earth's magnetic field. The arrow this tool generally points North, so a
person using it can tell which direction (North, South, East, or West) he or
she is facing.
Microscope
used to view objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, such
as cells.
Binoculars
are used for seeing objects that are distant, but not as far away as space.
Hand Lens
Telescope
used to look at objects up close. It makes objects appear
larger.
is used to view objects that are very far away, such as
planets and moons.
Stopwatch
is used to measure time in seconds and minutes.
Thermometer
used to measure temperature in either °C or °F. This tool is
read by looking at the number that is displayed at the top of
the red line inside the tool.
anemometer
used to measure wind speed
wind vane
used to measure wind direction.
barometer
used to measure air pressure.
rain gauge
Spectroscopes
Erlenmeyer Flask
a tool used for measuring the amount of rain that falls in a
given period of time.
devices that separate electromagnetic radiation into
different wavelengths.
a type of laboratory flask with a flat bottom, a conical body,
and a cylindrical neck.
Triple Beam Balance
Graduated Cylinder
Test Tube
Beaker
Petri Dish
Hot Plate
Ruler, Meter Stick, and Tape
Measure
used to measure the mass of solid objects. It has
three beams that each measure mass to a different
unit place (ones, tens, hundreds). Units of mass
include milligrams, grams, and kilograms.
used to measure the volume of liquids in
milliliters (mL) or liters (L). It is read by
looking at the very bottom of the curve of
liquid in the cylinder. This curve of liquid is
called a meniscus.
a long, narrow type of glassware in which
liquids can be stored and heated. These
have round bases and are stored in test
tube racks or mounted on test tube stands.
a type of glassware. It can be used to store
liquids, heat liquids, and measure the
volumes of liquids. They have broad, flat
bases. These usually measure liquid
volumes in milliliters (mL).
most often used for growing cultures of
microorganisms, such as bacteria or mold.
They may also be used as containers in the
lab.
a type of lab equipment used to heat
substances (usually liquids). It has a
flat platform where a beaker
containing a liquid can be placed.
are used to measure length. These tools usually
have two edges—one that measures in metric units
(millimeters, centimeters, and meters), and one
that measures in U.S. system units (inches and
feet).
Spring Scale
Compass
Microscope
Binoculars
Hand Lens
Telescope
Stopwatch
used to measure the weight, or gravitational force,
of an object. It is used by attaching an object to the
hook at the end of the scale, then the weight is
displayed on the tube of the scale in Newtons (N)
or pounds (lb).
a tool that detects magnetic fields. When no local
fields are present, this will detect Earth's magnetic
field. The arrow this tool generally points North, so
a person using it can tell which direction (North,
South, East, or West) he or she is facing.
used to view objects that are too
small to be seen with the naked
eye, such as cells.
are used for seeing objects
that are distant, but not as far
away as space.
used to look at objects up
close. It makes objects appear
larger.
is used to view objects that
are very far away, such as
planets and moons.
is used to measure time in
seconds and minutes.
Thermometer
used to measure temperature in either °C
or °F. This tool is read by looking at the
number that is displayed at the top of the
red line inside the tool.
anemometer
used to measure wind speed
wind vane
used to measure wind
direction.
barometer
used to measure air pressure.
rain gauge
Spectroscopes
Erlenmeyer Flask
a tool used for measuring the
amount of rain that falls in a
given period of time.
devices that separate
electromagnetic radiation into
different wavelengths.
a type of laboratory flask with
a flat bottom, a conical body,
and a cylindrical neck.