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Bunsen Burners

The Bunsen burner was named after Robert Bunsen. It is commonly used in science laboratories. This category contains questions relating to the Bunsen burner, its use and its history.

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Why is Bunsen burner preferred for laboratory use?

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Because it produces a small open flame. A kitchen gas cooker does not have a flame that objects can be placed in.

Secondly you can control the temperature of Bunsen Burner.

Yellow slack flame is a cool flame

Pale blue roaring flame is a much hotter flame.

It was invented by the German Chemist , Robert Bunsen. Prior to which objects to be heated had to be put on an open fire, with no temperature control.

The Bunsen Burner, whilst still used in the lab, has largely been superceeded by steam and electric mantles, where the temperature can be more closely controlled, together with the fact that mantles are safer pieces of lab. kit.

What is the purpose of the airhole in the Bunsen burner experiment?

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T%o increase the temperature of the flame.

When seen as a yellow slack flame, it is quite cool. This is when the air-hole is closed.

When seen as a pale blue roaring flame, it is much hotter. This is when the air -hole is open.

How is Robert Bunsen important to the society?

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Robert Bunsen was a German chemist known for his invention of the Bunsen burner, a widely used laboratory device for heating, sterilizing, and combustion. His invention revolutionized the field of chemistry by allowing for more precise and controlled heating of substances. Bunsen's contribution to science has had a lasting impact on laboratory practices and research across various disciplines.

How old was robart Bunsen when he retierd?

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Robert Bunsen retired from his academic career as a professor of chemistry at the University of Heidelberg in 1889 at the age of 78.

What is the nick name of thief?

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A common nickname for a thief is "crook" or "jewel."

How was the Bunsen burner invented?

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The Bunsen burner was invented in the 1850s by Robert Bunsen, a German chemist. He designed it in collaboration with his laboratory assistant, Peter Desaga, to create a more efficient and controllable heat source for chemical experiments. The device quickly gained popularity for its ability to produce a clean, hot flame suitable for various laboratory applications.

Who is Robert Bunsen's mother?

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Acording to encyclopidia.com Robert W Bunsens mother is called Quensel.

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Who was Robert Bunsen's wife?

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Robert Bunsen was married to Rosalie Bunsen, who was the daughter of the geologist T.S. Hermann.

When was the first busen burner sold?

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The Bunsen burner was first introduced in the 1850s by German chemist Robert Bunsen and his laboratory assistant, Peter Desaga. However, the exact date of when the first Bunsen burner was sold is not well documented.

Where did Mr Robert Bunsen lived?

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Mr. Robert Bunsen lived in Heidelberg, Germany. He was a German chemist known for inventing the Bunsen burner.

When Bunsen gauze gets hot what do you see?

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To answer this question, you need to understand how heat conduction and combustion work. Here is a possible answer:

When Bunsen gauze gets hot, you see different effects depending on where you light the gas. If you light the gas below the gauze, the flame will only appear at the bottom, but not above the gauze. This is because the gauze is a good conductor of heat, and it takes away the thermal energy that would otherwise ignite the gas above the gauze. If you light the gas above the gauze, the opposite happens. The flame will only appear at the top, but not below the gauze. This is because the gauze also prevents the hot gas from mixing with the cold gas below, which is necessary for combustion.

In some cases, you might be able to lift the flame up with the gauze, if you do it very slowly. This is because the gauze becomes hot enough to ignite the gas above it, and the flame follows the heat source. However, this is not a reliable or safe method, and it should only be done as a demonstration by a teacher.

How do you get a blue flame with the Bunsen burner?

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The blue flame is obtained when the collar is rotated to open the hole fully. This adds lots of oxygen to the burn mix and ensures complete oxidisation (ie blue flame).

When a substance is placed over a Bunsen burner it?

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typically undergoes heating and may undergo a phase change or chemical reaction depending on its properties. The Bunsen burner provides a consistent and controlled source of heat to increase the temperature of the substance, allowing for various processes such as evaporation, combustion, or decomposition to occur.

Why does sodium carbonate not decompose when heated using a Bunsen burner?

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Sodium carbonate does decompose when heated, it undergoes thermal decomposition to form sodium oxide (Na2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O). However, the decomposition of sodium carbonate is not easily noticeable when using a Bunsen burner as the high temperature and rapid combustion of the gas can mask the decomposition reaction.

How do you make a roaring flame on the Bunsen burner?

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To get a roaring (blue) flame you simply turn the sleeve on the Bunsen burner's chimney to completely open the air hole under it. The new blue flame will be hard to see so close the air hole afterwards to make a visible flame.

Can you put older corningware on an electric range burner?

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Absolutely! Corningware from the day it was sold in 1957, was made for the stovetop, the oven, the microwave, the dishwasher, refrigerator and the freezer. The material that Corningware was made from, called Pyroceram was a glass-ceramic material that could withstand quick changes between hot and cold without breakage or problems. Corning made millions of the white dishes in a variety of schemes over a thirty year period. Look on the bottom of your dishes, and you will see the markings for its usage. The dishes with handles are the best ones for stovetop usage, and earlier editions had a removable handle for stovetop use. Dishes such as souffle dishes, pie plates, etc. while they can be used on the stovetop are not practical since they lack handles. Corning also in the 1980's made a line of Visions cookware in amber and cranberry colors, that was also a glass-ceramic material for stovetop, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer usage.

About the year 2000, Corning the company sold its housewares Consumer division, and thus no longer make the "Vintage Corningware" or Visions cookware. A new company, World Kitchens now markets the brand Corningware, but they use a material called stoneware to make the dishes. These dishes are not made for stovetop usage, they are to be used in the oven, the microwave, the dishwasher, and refrigerator, and maybe the freezer - but not for quick changes in the temperature. Again, these items made from stoneware CAN NOT be used on the stove top.There are markings on the product and box that make this very clear. World Kitchens, which now markets all the kitchenware products that used to be made by Corning does not make any products for the stovetop.

There are several places online to obtain Vintage Corningware and Visions cookware.

Parlez vous Pyroflam? When World Kitchen observed the 50th anniversary of the CorningWare name in 2008, they added a StoveTop collection to their online store, including a set of casseroles in the traditional Blue Cornflower pattern. The StoveTop line is called Pyroceram in the USA but it's made in France by ARC International. It's sold in the rest of the world as Pyroflam and was originally called Arcoflam.

Which metal would be best to use as cooking foil?

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Cooking foil is made from tin. Sometimes it is made from very thin sheets of aluminum. This is because it is cheaper.

Where can you purchase a disk burner?

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Disk burners can be purchased anywhere that sells computer equipment. Popular choices would be Best Buy, Office Max, and Office Depot. Of course there's always online choices like Amazon and eBay.

Why cant you heat something close to the barrel of a Bunsen burner?

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Because that is just cold unburnt gas

Taylormade tour burner or burner?

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Yes, these are pretty decent clubs. They are Taylormade's game improvement range, so are ideal for beginners and mid handicappers.

Why should you turn a Bunsen burner to a yellow flame if you need to leave it?

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The yellow flame is more visible - making it easier for others to see. It's also a colder flame than the blue conical one.

What is a burner use for?

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Gas burner is used to heat materials in laboratories.