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__HOW TO MAKE A WET MOUNT__

Wet mounts are commonly used in the science. This is an important skill to develop in order to be able to study specimens with a Microscope. This skill is only developed with practice and by following precise instructions.

Preparing a Wet Mount:


 * 1) Put one drop of water on the slide. (Using a water dropper)


 * 1) Place an object on the slide. (using tweezers to pick up and place the object)


 * 1) Lower the cover glass slowly at about a 45 degree angle,to avoid air pockets, then pull the tweezers out.


 * 1) After placing the cover glass, the excess water should be absorbed with paper.

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