Lab Equipment Essentials
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What is the purpose of goggles in a food science lab?

To protect eyes from splashes, spills, gas fumes, and broken glass.

What is a butane burner used for in a food science lab?

Creating an intensely hot flame using butane gas.

What is the primary function of a graduated cylinder in a food science lab?

Accurately measuring liquid volumes.

What is a stirring rod used for in a food science lab?

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What other name is commonly used for forceps?

<p>Tweezers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a beaker in a food science lab?

<p>Holding liquids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a thermometer measure in a food science lab?

<p>Temperature, in degrees Celsius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a test tube clamp used for in a food science lab?

<p>Holding hot test-tubes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an electronic scale in a food science lab?

<p>Determining weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a pipette in a food science lab?

<p>Drawing in liquids and expelling them in drops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mortar and pestle used for in a food science lab?

<p>Grinding up materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a spatula used for in a food science lab?

<p>Transferring powder and crystal chemicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a test tube rack in a food science lab?

<p>Holding 5-6 test tubes in a row.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Erlenmeyer flask used for in a food science lab?

<p>Holding liquids, with a narrow neck to prevent splashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are test tubes used for in a food science lab?

<p>Holding liquids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is weighing paper used for in a food science lab?

<p>Weighing and transferring powders and crystals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of filter paper in a food science lab?

<p>Separating solids from liquids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are dry measuring cups primarily used for in a food science lab?

<p>Measuring various amounts of dry or sticky ingredients accurately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cover slip used for in a food science lab?

<p>Covering a water drop or object on a slide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an oven mitt in a food science lab?

<p>Insulating the hands to keep heat from contacting the hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A butane burner uses a gas called propane to create a flame.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of a liquid?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A stirring rod is used for stirring liquids?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Forceps are also known as tweezers.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A beaker is used to hold liquids?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A thermometer measures temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electronic scales are used to determine weight.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pipette is used for drawing in liquids and expelling them in drops.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A funnel is used for transferring liquids or solids through a narrow opening?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A mortar and pestle are used to grind up materials?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A spatula is used to transfer powder and crystal chemicals?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A test tube rack is used to hold 5-6 test tubes?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Erlenmeyer flask is used to hold liquids?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Test tubes are only used to hold liquids?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weighing paper is used for weighing and transferring powders and crystals?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Filter paper is used to separate solids from liquids?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dry measuring cups are used to measure liquids?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A cover slip is used to cover a water drop or object on a slide?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Oven mitts insulate the hands to keep heat from contacting the hand?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Goggles

Protects eyes from splashes, spills, gas fumes, and broken glass.

Butane burner

A tool which creates an intensely hot flame using butane, a flammable gas.

Graduated cylinder

Accurately measures liquid volumes.

Stirring rod

Used for stirring liquids.

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Forceps

Used to pick up or hold small items (also known as tweezers).

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Beaker

Used to hold liquids.

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Thermometer

Measures temperature (science uses degrees in Celsius).

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Test tube clamp

Clamp used to hold hot test-tube.

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Electronic scale

An instrument for determining weight.

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Pipette

For drawing in a liquid and expelling it in drops.

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Funnel

For pouring liquid or other substance through a small opening.

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Mortar and pestle

Used to grind up materials.

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Spatula

Small scoop used to transfer powder and crystal chemicals.

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Test tube rack

Holds 5-6 test-tubes in a row.

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Erlenmeyer flask

Used to hold liquids, has narrow neck to prevent splashes.

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Test tube

Open tube used to hold liquids.

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Weighing paper

Used for weighing and transferring powders and crystals.

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Filter paper

Special paper used to separate solids from liquids.

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Dry measuring cups

Utensils for measuring dry or sticky ingredients accurately.

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Cover slip

Small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop or object on a slide.

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Oven mitt

Oven glove, insulator worn on the hands to keep heat from contacting the hand.

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Study Notes

Lab Equipment

  • Goggles: Protect eyes from splashes, spills, gases, and broken glass.
  • Butane Burner: Creates a hot flame using butane gas.
  • Graduated Cylinder: Measures liquid volumes precisely.
  • Stirring Rod: Used to mix liquids.
  • Forceps (Tweezers): Used to pick up small items.
  • Beaker: Holds liquids.
  • Thermometer: Measures temperature in Celsius.
  • Test Tube Clamp: Holds hot test tubes.
  • Electronic Scale: Determines weight.
  • Pipette: Transfers liquids in drops.
  • Funnel: Pour liquids or substances through narrow openings.
  • Mortar and Pestle: Grind materials.
  • Spatula: Transfers powders and crystals.
  • Test Tube Rack: Holds multiple test tubes.
  • Erlenmeyer Flask: Holds liquids, narrow neck prevents splashes.
  • Test Tube: Open tube to hold liquids.
  • Weighing Paper: Weighs and transfers powders/crystals.
  • Filter Paper: Separates solids from liquids.
  • Dry Measuring Cups: Accurately measure dry ingredients. Fill to the top and level off.
  • Cover Slip: Thin plastic or glass covering a water drop/object on a slide.
  • Oven Mitt: Insulates hands from heat.

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Test your knowledge of common lab equipment and their uses. This quiz covers various tools and instruments essential for conducting experiments in a laboratory setting. Enhance your understanding of laboratory safety and precision with these key items.

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