Laboratory Equipment
Be able to identify and correctly use laboratory equipment
Reference SW9 Page 2-5
There are many pieces of equipment used in the laboratory. They are used for holding, containing, measuring and heating.
List the equipment used for HOLDING liquids, solids and hot items
X
List the equipment used for CONTAINING liquids, solids and hot items
X
List the equipment used to MEASURE liquids
X
List the equipment used for HEATING things
X
Complete SciPad page 9 and 10
Watch the ClickView video called “Checking Out Your Lab”.
Draw scientific diagrams for laboratory gear and experimental setups
All of the equipment can be drawn scientifically. These must be drawn from side-on (two-dimensionally).
Complete SciPad page 10 and 11
The Bunsen Burner
Bunsen Burners are used to heat up substances in the laboratory.
List the steps used for lighting a Bunsen Burner – you may also want to video or take photos of each step.
X
Complete SciPad page 12
When heating a liquid it is important to be safe.
Explain why a boiling tube used to heat liquids not a test tube.
X
Explain why a test tube holder is used to heat liquids not tongs.
X
Complete SciPad page 14 and 15
Be able to identify and correctly use laboratory equipment
Reference SW9 Page 2-5
There are many pieces of equipment used in the laboratory. They are used for holding, containing, measuring and heating.
List the equipment used for HOLDING liquids, solids and hot items
X
List the equipment used for CONTAINING liquids, solids and hot items
X
List the equipment used to MEASURE liquids
X
List the equipment used for HEATING things
X
Complete SciPad page 9 and 10
Watch the ClickView video called “Checking Out Your Lab”.
Draw scientific diagrams for laboratory gear and experimental setups
All of the equipment can be drawn scientifically. These must be drawn from side-on (two-dimensionally).
Complete SciPad page 10 and 11
The Bunsen Burner
Bunsen Burners are used to heat up substances in the laboratory.
List the steps used for lighting a Bunsen Burner – you may also want to video or take photos of each step.
X
Complete SciPad page 12
When heating a liquid it is important to be safe.
Explain why a boiling tube used to heat liquids not a test tube.
X
Explain why a test tube holder is used to heat liquids not tongs.
X
Complete SciPad page 14 and 15