Equipment for Experiments

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Equipment for Experiments
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• 1) Newton scale or spring scale is used for
  finding WEIGHT in Newtons.
• 2) Thermometer is used to measure TEMPERATURE in
  Celsius units.
• 3) Scoopula is used to transfer solids. It is a
  cross between a scoop and a spatula.

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• 4) A dropper transfers small amounts of a liquid.
• 5) A Florence flask is curvy and can be used to
  mix solutions.
• 6) An Erlenmeyer flask is angular and can be used
  to mix solutions.

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• 7) A beaker is used as a container (not for
  measurement).
• 8) A graduated cylinder is used for measuring
  liquids.
• 9) A stopwatch is used for timing

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• 10) A test tube is used for mixing small amounts
  of substances.
• 11) A test tube brush is used to clean a test
  tube.
• 12) A hot plate is a heat source

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• 13) A Bunsen Burner is a heat source that uses
  gas.
• 14) Goggles protect eyes while performing an
  experiment
• 15) Stand is used as support in experiments

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• 16) A ring clamp is used for support
• (A stand and ring clamp are known as a ring
  stand.)
• 17) Wire gauze distributes gas heat from a Bunsen
  burner and serves as support.
• 18) Triple beam balance is used to find MASS in
  units called grams

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• 19) An overflow can is used to find volume when
  the object is bigger than the graduated cylinder.
• 20) A test tube holder or rack is used to store
  test tubes in an upright position.
• 21) A mortar and pestle is used to grind or smash
  a substance

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• 22) Meter stick--determine linear distance
• 23) C-Clampsecures a set-up
• 24) Hexagonal massweight for some of the
  activities (6 sided)

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• 25) Test tube clamp hold test tube without
  burning hands or getting chemicals on hand by
  pinching the metal handles
• 26) Beaker tongs move beaker without burning
  hands or touching chemicals
• 27) Funnel used for transferring a liquid or
  powder to a narrow-neck container

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• 28) Stopper used to keep liquids from splashing
  out when mixing them
• 29) Petri dish used for growing bacteriawe will
  use it for crystals
• 30) Culture dish used for growing moldwe will
  use it for trash

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