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Science Safety Vocabulary
Science Safety Vocabulary
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Science
6th Grade
09/11/2015

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Ring Stand
Definition
Large metal rod that.  Rings and burette clamps are attached.
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Ring
Definition
Attached to a ring stand.  Used to hold a wire gauze.
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Burette Clamp
Definition
Used to hold test tubes, flasks, tubing and other items.  Can be attached to a ring stand.  Do not directly heat the clamp.
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Wire Gauze
Definition
Wire scren square.  Helps spread out the heat of a flame to more evenly heat a beaker, flask...etc.
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Graduated Beakers
Definition
Used to hold liquids or solids.  Can be used to make approximate measurements.
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Flask
Definition
Used to hold liquids. Used to make approximate measurements.
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Test Tube
Definition
Use to hold liquids, solids, and/or gases.  Approximate measurements
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Test Tube Rack
Definition
Used to hold test tubes.  Test tubes can be dried upside down on the rack.
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Test Tube Clamp
Definition
For holding test tubes when heating or pouring items.
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Flask Tongs
Definition
Picking up hot items such as hot flasks, test tubes, and small beakers.
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Crucible Tongs
Definition
Picking up hot crucibles, wire gauze, and small dishes
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Beaker Tongs
Definition
For picking up beakers and other laboratory ware.  Helpful for hot items.  Hold beaker near the top.
Term
Dropper
Definition
For making drops of a liquid and for removing small amounts of liquid.
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Stirring Rod
Definition
Used to stir material in test tubes, beakers, dishes...etc.
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Spoon
Definition
Used to measure and stir materials
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Graduated Cylinder
Definition
Can be used to make accurate measurements of the volume of liquid
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Reagent Bottle
Definition
Used to store chemicals.
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Reagent Dropping Bottle
Definition
To store liquid chemicals which are in small amounts.
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Funnel
Definition
Used to pour liquids into containers in small openings.
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Wire Triangle
Definition
Triangle made of wire that is set on a ring.
Term
Mortar and Pestle
Definition
Used to grind and crush substances
Term
Petri Dish
Definition
Used to grow bacteria and/or fungi cultures.  Flat dish with a cover.
Term
Brushes
Definition
Come in sizes for scrubbing flasks, bottles...etc.
Term
Pipe Cleaner
Definition
Used as a brush to clean the inside of dropper bulbs/glass tubes
Term
Gas Burner
Definition
Used to heat materials
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Gas Burner Connector
Definition
Flexible tube that carries gas from the gas outlet
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Gas Jet Safety Caps
Definition
Used to cover gas outlet valve. Provides safety
Term
Piezo Ligher
Definition
Used to make sparks and light the gas burner
Term
Ceramic Fiber Pad
Definition
Hot items are placed on it while they cool
Term
Balance
Definition
Used to measure mass.  Measured in grams
Term
Spring Scale
Definition
Used to measure force or weight.  Measures the pull of gravity
Term
Meter Stick/Metric Ruler
Definition
Used to measure length
Term
Dissecting Pan
Definition
Pan where dissection takes place.
Term
Dissecting Pins
Definition
Used to hold flaps of skin, organs, limbs...etc.
Term
Dissecting Probes
Definition
Straight or bent needles.  Used to move and remove plant/animal parts
Term
Forceps
Definition
Pick up small objects
Term
Thermometer
Definition
Measure temperature. Bulb end of thermometer into the case first.
Term
Hand Lenses
Definition
Magnifies objects. (objects look bigger than they are)
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Microscope
Definition
Used to show a large (magnified) image of a small object
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Rubber Stoppers
Definition
Used to cap test tubes, flasks, and bottles. Come in different sizes.
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Hot Plate
Definition
Used to heat materials
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Safety Goggles
Definition
Should be worn during ALL labs. Worn over your eye glasses.
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