How Do You Prepare A Compound Microscope Slide?
Using microscopes to view small organisms, molecules and objects is common. Unlike a magnifying glass, microscopes require slides in order to view the tiny specimens under their lenses. Proper preparation of a microscope slide is essential to successfully viewing specimens under a compound microscope slide. A wet-mount slide is commonly used for viewing living organisms and specimens that require water. Place a clean, dry glass microscope slide on a flat surface. Fill the dropper with water or the liquid staining solution. Some specimens are already in liquid. If that’s the case, do not add more liquid, but fill the dropper with the liquid containing the specimen. Place one or two drops in the center of the microscope slide. Place the specimen to be examined in the drops of water or liquid if it is not already there. Holding only the edges of the cover slip, create a 45-degree angle and slowly lower it onto the slide over the drops of liquid. Place one edge down first, and then lower t
