Tongs facts for kids
Tongs are handy tools used for gripping and lifting things. They work like an extension of your hand, letting you pick up objects without touching them directly. Tongs are super useful in places like kitchens and science labs.
What Are Tongs?
Tongs are made of two long pieces joined at one end. This design allows them to act like a lever, making it easy to grab items. When you squeeze the handles, the other end closes, holding onto whatever you want to pick up.
Tongs in the Kitchen
In the kitchen, tongs are a must-have tool for many tasks. They help you:
- Flip food on a grill, like burgers or hot dogs.
- Serve salads or pasta without making a mess.
- Pick up hot items from a pan, such as corn on the cob.
- Grab toast from a toaster safely.
Kitchen tongs come in different sizes and materials. Some have silicone tips, which are great for non-stick pans because they won't scratch the surface. These silicone tips can also handle very high temperatures, often up to 500 °F (260 °C).
Tongs in the Laboratory
Scientists and students use special tongs in laboratories. These are called laboratory tongs. They are designed to handle objects that might be hot, cold, or even a bit dangerous to touch with bare hands. For example, lab tongs can be used to:
- Move hot beakers or test tubes.
- Pick up small, delicate items.
- Handle materials that need to be kept clean and untouched.
Using tongs in a lab helps keep everyone safe and prevents contamination of experiments.
Images for kids
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Sugar tong
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Silicone-tipped locking tongs designed to withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
See also
In Spanish: Pinzas de parrilla para niños
