Science Experiment Apparatus and Their Uses for School Students 🔬⚗️

To perform experiments safely and correctly, students should know about different apparatus and their uses.

1. Beaker

🧪 Use: Holds and measures liquids, heats substances.
🔍 Example Experiment: Mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe chemical reactions.

2. Test Tubes

🧪 Use: Holds small amounts of liquids for heating, mixing, or testing.
🔍 Example Experiment: Growing crystals or observing color changes in chemical reactions.

3. Measuring Cylinder (Graduated Cylinder)

🔬 Use: Accurately measures liquid volume in milliliters (mL).
🔍 Example Experiment: Measuring water displacement to find the volume of an irregular object.

4. Dropper/Pipette

💧 Use: Transfers small amounts of liquid drop by drop.
🔍 Example Experiment: Adding drops of lemon juice to baking soda to observe fizzing.

5. Funnel

🔻 Use: Helps pour liquids into containers without spilling.
🔍 Example Experiment: Filtering dirty water to demonstrate water purification.

6. Microscope

🔬 Use: Magnifies tiny objects like cells and microorganisms.
🔍 Example Experiment: Observing onion skin cells or tiny insects.

7. Bunsen Burner

🔥 Use: Heats substances for experiments.
🔍 Example Experiment: Heating sugar to observe caramelization.
⚠️ Caution: Always handle with supervision!

8. Thermometer

🌡 Use: Measures temperature of liquids and air.
🔍 Example Experiment: Checking temperature differences between hot and cold water.

9. Spring Balance

⚖ Use: Measures force or weight in Newtons.
🔍 Example Experiment: Measuring the weight of different objects to understand gravity.

10. Magnifying Glass

🔍 Use: Enlarges small objects for easy observation.
🔍 Example Experiment: Examining leaves, insects, or tiny details on objects.

11. Stopwatch

⏱ Use: Measures time accurately.
🔍 Example Experiment: Timing how long different materials take to sink in water.

12. Litmus Paper

📜 Use: Tests acidity and alkalinity of substances.
🔍 Example Experiment: Testing lemon juice (acid) and soap water (base).

13. Tongs & Forceps

🔧 Use: Holds hot or small objects safely.
🔍 Example Experiment: Handling hot test tubes during heating.