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Unit 0 Review - Measurement Lab Equipment
Review questions like these can be used in your biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science classes! They assess scientists' understanding of laboratory measurement tools including graduated cylinders, thermometers, and balances. They...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Lab Equipment
In the following lesson students will be introduced to general and specialized lab equipment.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: P H Meter Analog
Use this site to find out what a pH meter is and how to use it in this informative and concise site.
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Dartmouth College: Digital P H Meter
This site explains how a digital pH meter uses an electrode to measure the pH of a solution Find out how to use this instrument in this informative site.
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Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Flasks, Beakers, & Graduated Cylinders
Find out the uses for Erlenmeyer flasks and beakers and graduated cylinders in this informative site.
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Dartmouth College: Pipet
A concise but informative explanation of what a pipet is and how to use a pipet bulb.
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Dartmouth College: Top Loading Balance
Use a top loading balance to weigh solid material when a precision of 0.1 is adequate. Find out how to operate this instrument in this concise site.
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Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Repipet
Learn what a repipet is and how it is used in this brief but informative site.
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Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Volumetric Flask
What is a volumetric flask? What does it look like? How is it used? These questions are answered in this concise and informative site.
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Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Spectronic 20 Analog
This site explains how a Spec. 20 spectrometer measures the amount of visible light absorbed by a colored solution. Requires QuickTime plug-in for some features.
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Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Digital Spectrometer
This site explains how a digital spectrometer measures the amount of visible light absorbed by a colored solution.
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Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Scanning Spectrometer
The scanning spectrometer measures absorbance vs. wavelength for liquid samples. Directions on how to use this instrument are provided here.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Laboratories
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes a scientific laboratory, lab equipment, and lab safety.
Other
Flinn Scientific: Safety
Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.