Scientific Equipment
Electronic
Balance - used
for finding the
mass of
substances
Graduated
Cylinder - used to
measure the volume
of liquids
Bunsen Burner –
heat/ flame source
Test Tubes - holds
liquids for
observation or
testing
Test Tube Rack holds test tubes
during observation
or testing
Test Tube Brush used to clean test
tubes
Test Tube Holder
- holds test tubes
while heating
Beaker - holds
liquids while they
are being stirred or
heated
Stopper – used to
prevent
substances from
escaping test
tubes and flasks
Spot Plate – used
to observe very
small amounts of
substances
Scoopula – used
for transferring
solids
Safety glasses/
goggles - protects
the eyes from
damaging
substances
Forceps - used to
hold or lift
specimens
Eyedropper - used
to transfer small
amounts of liquids
Glass rod –used
to stir liquids
Wooden splint –
used for gas tests