First Year : Integrated Science Reviewer

Integrated Science Reviewer

I. Lab Equipment

A. Watchglass – when watching changes or small portions of substances or acidity on litmus paper



B. Stirring rod – mixing or touching things

C. Beaker – contains liquids and chemicals for measuring


D. Test tube – used for chemicals



E. Test tube rack – contains test tube; can be used in handling or heating the test tube



F. Funnel – used to transfer liquids into narrow-mouthed containers


G. Graduated Cylinder – used to measure volume accurately


H. Erlenmeyer flask – contains liquids, chemicals and can mix substances without a stirring rod because of its shape which is a cone-like body
I. Florence flask – has the same function as the Erlenmeyer flask but has a spheroid body
J. Distilling flask – used for distillation; has a protruding glass piece
K. Petri dish – used in cultivating or culturing microorganisms
L. Mortar and pestle – used to crush solids through grinding
M. Alcohol Lamp – heats substances
N. Evaporating Dish – used for the evaporation of mixtures through heat specialty
O. Spot Plate – tests small amounts of substances simultaneously
P. Wash Bottle – accurately increases/decreases liquids; used for washing
Q. Spatula – carries or transfers solids
R. Crucible Tongs – holds containers
S. Test Tube Holder – holds test tubes for heating and other uses
T. Tripod – suspends a container so that it can be heated
U. Bunsen Burner – able to adjust flames for heating
V. Iron stand with clamps – used to suspend objects
W. Triple Beam Balance – used to measure materials by balancing them on three beams
X. Cent-o Gram Balance – a measure device as accurate as 3 decimal places of a gram

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