Identify laboratory tools
Knowing the names and functions of common laboratory tools is essential for conducting experiments safely and effectively.
Lesson 2
Concept
**Common Laboratory Tools:** * **Beaker:** A cylindrical glass container for holding and mixing liquids. * **Graduated Cylinder:** A tall, cylindrical container used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately. * **Test Tube:** A small, cylindrical glass tube used to hold small amounts of liquid. * **Microscope:** An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. * **Bunsen Burner:** A gas burner used for heating, sterilization, and combustion. * **Triple Beam Balance:** A device used to measure mass very precisely.
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Practice: Identify laboratory tools.