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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).
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There is a collar at the bottom of the burner tube.
This collar can be rotated to open or close the air hole.
When closed it is soft yellow flame
When open it is a roaring blue flame.
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Bunsen burner blue flame?
The blue flame of the Bunsen burner is when it is hottest. The yellow flame is the safety flame. you should always start the burner on the safety flame which is produced when the holes on its base are closed.
Is there a flame at the top of a Bunsen burner?
yes there is a flame at the top of a Bunsen burner. there are three different types light blue blue and yellow
When heating water in a beaker with a Bunsen burner what flame is required?
The flame that comes out of the Bunsen burner. it's blue/pale violet.
Where is the flame the cleanest on a Bunsen burner?
the cleanes t flame is the blue flame
Why is a blue Bunsen burner flame better than a yellow flame?
A blue Bunsen burner flame is not necessarily "better". A yellow Bunsen burner flame just shows that it is on, but is usually too big to actually be able to heat something safely. Blue means the flame is smaller (though hotter), and is used to heat.
What can a blue flame of a Bunsen burner do to you?
The blue flame of a Bunsen burner has a temperature between 500 0C and 700 0C.
Bunsen burner blue flame?
The blue flame of the Bunsen burner is when it is hottest. The yellow flame is the safety flame. you should always start the burner on the safety flame which is produced when the holes on its base are closed.
Why the dominant color of a nonluminous flame on a Bunsen burner blue?
The dominant color of a nonluminous flame on a Bunsen burner is blue. Whereas, the dominant color of a luminous flame on a Bunsen burner is orange.
Is there a flame at the top of a Bunsen burner?
yes there is a flame at the top of a Bunsen burner. there are three different types light blue blue and yellow
Why is a blue flame cleaner on a Bunsen burner?
Its blue
What is the blue flame in a Bunsen burner?
it is the fire
When heating water in a beaker with a Bunsen burner what flame is required?
The flame that comes out of the Bunsen burner. it's blue/pale violet.
Where is the flame the cleanest on a Bunsen burner?
the cleanes t flame is the blue flame
Which colour flame on Bunsen burner burns cleaner?
The blue flame.
What is the hottest portion of the Bunsen burner flame?
The blue section of the flame.
What kind of flame are produced by the Bunsen burner?
The two types of flames a Bunsen burner can produce are a luminous, yellow flame and a "roaring" blue flame. The blue flame is much hotter than the yellow flame.
On a Bunsen burner which flame is the 'clean' flame for heating?
Blue flame is a clean flame.
