Science Safety lab quiz

Beaker

Used to hold and our liquids

Graduated Cylinder

Used. to measure volume (usually liquids)

Test Tube

Tests or holds small amounts of liquids

Eyedropper

Extracts or delivers small amounts of liquid

microscope

used to observe microscopic objects

Glass slides

used as a platform for viewing objects under the microscope

cover slip

serves as a barrier between the object and the microscope’s objective lens

Erlenmeyer Flask

Hold and store liquids with little or no spillage

Digital scale

Measures the mass of an object

Petri Dish

Used to grow (culture) bacteria and other microorganisms

Scalpel

makes incisions or precise cuts

funnel

transfers materials from one container to another container

Pipette

extracts or delivers small or exact amounts of liquid

Test tube rack

Holds test tube upright and/or dries test tubes

Test Tube Holder

Transfers a heated test tube

Hot Plate

Heats liquids; an alternative to Bunsen burners

Metric Rulers

measures length in cm and mm

Dissection scissord

cuts the specimen

Thermometer

Measures the temperature of an object

Inoculating loop

Transfers bacteria to microorganisms

Probe

moves or manipulates specimen

dissection tray

Holds or contains specimen for dissection

forceps

Holds or grasps small objects

dissection pins

holds down specimen or labels parts of a specimen

test tube brush

cleans test tubes

Mortar and Pestle

grinds or crushes solids into powder

Stirring rod

stirs or mixes chemicals

Bunsen Burner

Produces a flame for heating, sterilization, or combustion

Hand lens

Magnifies objects

Stopper

Seals test tubes or flasks

Micropipette

Extracts or delivers extremely small amounts of liquid (microliters)

gel electrophoresis apparatus

separates fragments of DNA, RNA, or protein molecules using an electric field applied to a gel matrix

stereomicroscope

a low powered microscope which provides a stereoscopic view of the sample, commonly used for dissection

Incubator

Grows and maintains microbiological cultures or cell cultures

Disposal Alert - This symbol appears when care must be taken to dispose of materials properly.

Biological safety- when there is danger involving bacteria, fungi, or protists

Open Flame Alert - use of an open flame could cause fire or an explosion

Thermal Safety - reminder to use caution when handling hot objects

Sharp object safety - danger of cuts or punctures from the use of sharp objects

Fume safety- chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes

Electrical Safety - care should be taken when using electrical equipment

Plant safety - poisonous plants or plants with thorns are handled

Animal safety- live animals are studied. The safety of the animals and students are ensured.

Radioactive Safety- Radio active materials is used

Clothing protection Safety - substances could stain or burn clothing

Fire Safety- care should be taken around open flames

Explosion safety - misuse of chemicals could cause an explosion

Eye Safety - danger to the eye exists

Poison Safety - when poisonous substances are used.

Chemical Safety - chemicals used can cause burns or are poisonous if absorbed through the skin.