Lab Equipment
What are some branches of science?
Paleontology, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, etc.
What does it mean to study something?
To learn about something.
What does it mean to evaluate something?
To assess the truth or value of something.
What does it mean to discover something?
To find new information about something.
Where do most scientists spend a lot of their working time?
In the lab.
What features are shared by all branches of science?
They study, evaluate, question, and discover things.
What types of glassware are commonly used in a laboratory?
Test tubes, beakers, graduated cylinders, volumetric flasks, etc.
What is a test tube used for?
To hold or mix small amounts of substances.
What is a dropper used for?
To transfer substances.
What is a graduated cylinder used for?
To measure liquids.
What is a volumetric flask used for?
To measure a particular volume precisely.
What is a beaker used for?
For general laboratory purposes, such as holding or mixing substances.
How can you prevent burns in a laboratory?
Turn off burners/hot plates and use tongs when handling hot materials.
What should you use to handle hot materials?
Tongs.
Why should you not touch hazardous substances with your bare hands?
Because many substances are hazardous to the skin.
What are tongs used for in a laboratory?
To handle materials safely, especially hot materials.
What are a mortar and pestle used for?
To crush substances/materials.
What is the most important thing to remember in the laboratory?
Safety
What do scientists do in their work?
They study, evaluate, research, and discover new ideas.
Why is it important for scientists to ask questions?
Because questions help scientists understand the world and discover new ideas.
What kind of people can make excellent scientists?
People who naturally question the world around them.
Why do scientists need to do research?
To find information and discover new ideas.
What is a lab?
A lab is a place where scientists do experiments.
What is a beaker used for?
A beaker is used for holding and mixing substances.
Check the burner and make sure it is safe to use.