Laboratory Tools and Safety Answers

Electron microscopes have much higher magnification than compound light microscopes.

Safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to prevent accidents.

Which of the following is not used to hold liquids?

Scientists use different types of microscopes to observe objects that are not visible to the naked eye. A scientist is reviewing various samples of pond water to determine what species of microorganisms live in the pond. The scientist wishes to make drawings of the structure of each microorganism and study each one's method of movement. Which of the following microscopes would be best for the scientist to use?

The proper protective equipment for working with hazardous chemicals in the lab includes, gloves, lab coat, goggles, and a fume hood.

Samples for a compound light microscope are typically prepared on _______.

A transmission electron microscope would be the best microscope choice to study _______.

Many types of scientific equipment are used to perform different functions in the science lab. Which of the following combinations of equipment would be needed to bring one liter of water to 85°C?

Following proper safety guidelines _______.

Which of the following microscopes provide 3D images of samples?

There is more than one kind of balance used in the laboratory.

Various pieces of safety equipment are used in the lab to provide protection against injury. Which of the following pieces of lab safety equipment is least likely to be used if proper eye goggles are being worn?

If an experiment involves a large volume of liquid a _______ would most likely be used to hold it.