A microscope slide and coverslip should be held by their edges due to leaving fingerprints and/or debris and how easily breakable they are. Leaving fingerprints or debris on either a slide of coverslip will alter the view under the microscope.
You should hold a microscope slide by the edges to avoid smudging or getting fingerprints on the glass surface. This helps ensure a clear and unobstructed view when examining the slide under a microscope.
A microscope slide should be held by its edges to avoid leaving fingerprints or oils from the skin on the slide surface, which can interfere with the clarity of the image under the microscope. Handling the slide by its edges also helps prevent accidental damage or smudging of the sample on the slide.
So that you don't put finger prints or body oils over the slide.
An advantage of using coverslips on a slide is that it prevents the material on the slide from slipping off the slide itself or becoming suddenly contaminated. A disadvantage, however, is that it may slightly ruin the image of the material or substance.
Holding a glass slide and coverslip by its edges prevents fingerprint smudges or other contaminants from interfering with the specimen being viewed under a microscope. It also helps maintain a clean surface for a clear observation.
A coverslip is used to flatten and hold down a specimen on a microscope slide. It protects the specimen from damage and contamination, and reduces the risk of evaporation. Additionally, coverslips help improve the clarity and sharpness of the image when viewing under a microscope.
It should be placed under the clips.
A microscopecover slip is either a thin piece of glass, or more commonly, plastic, that is placed over the slide of examination for a microscope. It is wet, then placed onto the slide sideways, then twisted straight. This process is to avoid air bubbles.
It is important not to twist the microscope slide as you press down because twisting can cause uneven distribution of the specimen on the slide, leading to inaccurate observations. Additionally, twisting the slide can potentially damage the microscope lens or the specimen itself. Maintaining a steady, straight downward pressure ensures a consistent and clear view of the specimen under the microscope.
The specimen should be placed on the top surface of the microscope slide. This allows the light to pass through the specimen from below and be magnified by the lenses in the microscope to form an image for observation.
The lens that you should use to first look at a slide on a microscope is a low power lens then move on to a higher power for more clarity.
so the objective lens will not touch the slide.