Lab Equipment
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ruler or meter stick

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for measuring length or distance
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ring stand/clamp, test tube clamp

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for holding a flask, beaker or a test tube on a ring stand
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funnel
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to aid in pouring a liquid from wide mouth container to a small mouth container; to filter substances when filter paper is used
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base
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platform that holds heating unit; pole holds clamps
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test tube rack

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for holding one or more test tubes
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medicine/eye dropper

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for transferring a small amount (drops) of liquid
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goggles

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to protect the eyes
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test tube brush
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for cleaning the inside of a test tube
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Bunsen Burner

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for heating, sterilization and combustion
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glass stirring rod
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to mix or stir substances
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Triple beam balance

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for measuring mass
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thermometer

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for measuring temperature
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test tube

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for heating a small amount of a substance
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spring scale
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for measuring weight (or force)
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test tube holder
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for holding individual test tube
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beaker

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for measuring and pouring liquids; for heating or mixing substances
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Florence Flask

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for measuring and pouring liquids; for heating or mixing substances
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Erlenmeyer Flask

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for measuring and pouring liquids; for heating or mixing substances
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wire guaze
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to protect the bottom of a beaker or flask from a flame; to support a beaker or flask on a ring clamp
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Graduated Cylinder

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for measuring and pouring liquids; not for heating or mixing substances
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tweezers/forceps

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for plucking or handling small objects
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Beaker tongs
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for removing and holding a hot beaker