Question

write the name of each laboratory item below next to the description of its most common use.
thermometer goggles
triple beam balance test tube
apron bunsen burner
graduated cylinder microscope
ruler medicine dropper

1. to measure the mass of an object
2. to measure length
3. to hold a liquid sample
4. to heat substances
5. to look closely at very small organisms
6. to measure the temperature of a liquid
7. to measure the volume of a liquid
8. to dispense very small amounts of a liquid
9. to protect skin and clothing
10. to protect eyes

Explanation:

1. A triple beam balance is a common laboratory instrument used to measure the mass of an object.
2. A ruler is used to measure length.
3. A test tube is used to hold a liquid sample.
4. A Bunsen burner is used to heat substances.
5. A microscope is used to look closely at very small organisms.
6. A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of a liquid.
7. A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of a liquid.
8. A medicine dropper is used to dispense very small amounts of a liquid.
9. An apron is used to protect skin and clothing.
10. Goggles are used to protect eyes.

Answer:

1. triple beam balance
2. ruler
3. test tube
4. Bunsen burner
5. microscope
6. thermometer
7. graduated cylinder
8. medicine dropper
9. apron
10. goggles