Vocabulary
What is the bottom part of a microscope called?
The base
Which part of a microscope provides light?
The illumination
What do we call a person who studies science and conducts experiments?
A scientist
Which part of a microscope holds the slide?
The stage
Which lens do you look through to see a specimen?
The ocular lens
What laboratory equipment is used to hold and mix liquids?
A beaker
What part connects the base to the upper part of a microscope?
The arm
What is the purpose of the fine focus control?
To make the image sharp and clear
What tool is used to hold hot objects safely in a laboratory?
Tongs
What are the lenses near the specimen that magnify the image called?
Objective lenses
How does increasing magnification affect the image of a specimen?
The specimen appears larger
What device separates substances by spinning them very quickly?
A centrifuge
What is the mechanism that moves the objective lenses toward or away from the specimen called?
Coarse focus
What might happen if the objective lens gets too close to the slide? Explain why.
The objective lens may break the slide because it presses against it.
What is the difference between an analytical balance and a spectrophotometer?
An analytical balance measures mass, while a spectrophotometer measures light intensity.