Lab Equipment and Safety

Grade 6 · Science · Flashcards

Learn the names, uses, and safety rules for common science lab equipment.

Flashcards

Beaker: A cylindrical glass container used for mixing, heating, and holding liquids. Has a spout for pouring.
Graduated Cylinder: A tall, narrow cylinder used to accurately measure the volume of a liquid.
Bunsen Burner: A gas burner used as a heat source in the lab. Always tie back hair and loose clothing before use.
Microscope: An instrument that uses lenses to magnify objects too small to see with the naked eye.
Triple Beam Balance: An instrument used to measure the mass of an object, with three sliding counterweights.
Safety Goggles: Protective eyewear that must be worn during any experiment involving chemicals or heat.
Forceps / Tweezers: Tool used to handle small objects, specimens, or hot items to avoid touching them directly.
Pipette / Dropper: A tool used to transfer small, precise amounts of liquid from one container to another.
Thermometer: An instrument used to measure temperature, usually in degrees Celsius in science class.
Evaporating Dish: A shallow dish used to heat solutions so the liquid evaporates, leaving behind a solid residue.
Lab Apron: Protective clothing worn over regular clothes to prevent chemical spills or stains.
Meniscus: The curved surface of a liquid in a container; always read volume at the bottom of the meniscus.
MSDS / SDS: Material Safety Data Sheet — a document that provides safety information about a chemical substance.