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Lab Equipment Flash cards
Lab Equipment and Usage Flash Cards
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Science
5th Grade
08/28/2008

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thermometer
Definition
instrument used to measure temperature in degrees Celsius
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slide
Definition
a small glass plate on which a specimen is placed to observe under a microscope
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petri dish
Definition
shallow round container used to grow cultures
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hot plate
Definition
used to heat or melt liquids or solids
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dropper/pipette
Definition
used to measure out liquids by drops
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funnel
Definition
cone-shaped utensil  for pouring a substance into a smaller container
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triple beam balance and pan balance
Definition
measures the amount of matter in an object in grams and kilograms
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test tube
Definition

small, cyndrical glass container that holds very small amounts of liquids

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microscope
Definition
an instrument for examining and magnifying tiny objects that are  invisible to the eye alone
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graduated cylinder
Definition

used to accurately measure volume of smaller amounts of liquids in mL

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beaker
Definition
used to measure the volume of large amounts of liquids and solids in mL
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goggles
Definition
protective eyewear
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magnifying glass/hand lens
Definition
lens that causes objects to look larger
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eye wash
Definition
rinses chemicals out of the eye
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collecting net
Definition
used to collect specimens
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magnet
Definition
object with magnetic field that attracts iron, nickel, and cobalt
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metric ruler and meter stick
Definition
measuring length in cm, m, and m
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mirror
Definition
surface capable of reflecting light to form an image of an object that has been placed in front of it
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prism
Definition
transparent object that refracts (bends) light
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timing device
Definition
measures the passing of time (ex. stop watch and clock)
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Fire Extinguisher
Definition
A container that uses chemicals to put out a fire.
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Gloves
Definition
Protective hand wear
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Notebook/Lab Journal
Definition
Place to record data and make observations
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Spring Scale
Definition
Hanging scale that measures weight in Newtons and Grams
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