Lab Equipment Scavenger Hunt Tool Picture and Name Function of Tool Beaker- Glassware with large mouth used to stir, ​ heat (if glass), and measure liquid volume in mL (rough estimate). Erlenmeyer Flask- Glassware with a small mouth ​ and cone-shaped bottom, used to heat and store substances. Graduated cylinder- Used to measure liquid ​ volume. A very accurate tool. Graduated in mL. Test Tube Rack- Used to hold test tubes. ​ Metric Ruler- Used to measure length in the ​ Metric System. One meter = 10 dm or 100 cm or 1000 mm. Microscope- Uses two lenses to make things look ​ larger. Spring Scale- Used to measure the force of ​ something in Newtons. Petri Dish- Used to hold specimens for observation ​ and to grow cultures of bacteria. Tongs- Used to handle hot beakers. ​ Fire Blanket- Used to put out fires with a fire ​ resistant material. Forceps- Used during dissections to pick up small ​ objects. T-Pins- Used to secure a specimen during ​ dissections. Microscope Slide- Used to place specimens on to ​ observe under the microscope. Dropper- Used to measure and transfer small ​ amounts of liquids. Dissecting Pan- Used to hold specimen during ​ dissections. Florence Flask- Glassware with small mouth and ​ round bottom, used to heat and store substances. Magnifying glass- Uses one lens to make things ​ look larger. Test Tube Holder- Used to hold a hot test tube. ​ Fire Extinguisher- Used to put out fires with the ​ use of chemicals. Eye Wash Station- Used to flush out eyes when ​ something gets in eye. Lab Apron- Used to protect clothes during lab ​ investigation. Stop Watch- Digital device used to measure time. ​ Triple Beam Balance- Used to measure mass in ​ grams. Safety Goggles- To be worn when told to do so to ​ protect your eyes. Test Tube- Used to mix, heat, or store ​ substances. Thermometer- Used to measure temperature in ​ degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Hot Plate- An electrical device used to heat things ​ up. Probe- Used in dissections to point or manipulate a ​ specimen. .