Scientific Equipment

  Kia Ora Readers this week in science we have been learning what the  equipment in science is used for.  Here is the information I learn't about:

1. Beaker:

A beaker is used for carrying liquids.

2. Bunsen Burner

A Bunsen Burner is used to light gas with fire and other liquids.

3. Gauze Mat

A gauze mat is used to protect glass when using a tripod to heat.

4. Funnel 

 A funnel is used to move liquid from a big container to a smaller container.

5 . Test tube

A test tube is used for mixing chemicals

6. Conical Flask

A Conical Flask is used to move liquid around.

7. Spatula

A spatula is used to scrap/transfer powder into chemicals.

8. Measuring Cylinder

A Measuring Cylinder is used for measuring liquids or chemicals.

9. Scissor Tongs

Scissor tongs are used to hold containers when hot. 

10. Tripod

A tripod is to support flasks and beakers when using Bunsen Burner.

11. Test Tube Tongs

Test Tube Tongs are used for  griping onto test tubes.

12. Evaporating Basin

It is used to evaporate chemicals and liquids.

13. Thermometer 

Used to find out the degrees and temperature of liquids.

 Extras:

14. Retort stand

Used to hold other equipment such as: glassware, Burette, test tubes and flask.

15. Boss head

Used to hold Florence flask or Conical flask on a resort stand.

16. Clamp

Used to hold glassware, beakers and flasks.

17. Burette

Used to add a certain amount of liquid.

18. Pipette

Used to add a accurate amount of volume from a solution. 

19. Volumetric flask

Used to add a precise amount of volume at a certain temperature.

20. Fume Cupboard

 

Used to remove airborne hazardous during experiments.

21. Mortar/pestle

Used to crush up objects/things.

22. Scalpel

Used to cut into things/disect.