Sometimes, samples can be placed directly under a microscope. At other times, it is necessary to add water to the slide and make a wet mount. The steps for preparing a wet mount are shown below. In what order should these steps be followed? If necessary, remove excess water by holding a paper towel next to the cover slip, or add more water by placing another drop next to the cover slip. Use an eyedropper to place a drop of water on the sample. Place a sample on a slide. Place one end of a cover slip on the slide and slowly lower the other end.

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Sometimes, samples can be placed directly under a microscope. At other times, it is necessary to add water to the slide and make a wet mount.  The steps for preparing a wet mount are shown below. In what order should these steps be followed? If necessary, remove excess water by holding a paper towel next to the cover slip, or add more water by placing another drop next to the cover slip.  Use an eyedropper to place a drop of water on the sample.  Place a sample on a slide.  Place one end of a cover slip on the slide and slowly lower the other end.

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Place a sample on a slide. 
Use an eyedropper to place a drop of water on the sample.
Place one end of a cover slip on the slide and slowly lower the other end.
If necessary, remove excess water by holding a paper towel next to the cover slip, or add more water by placing another drop next to the cover slip.