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Striking a match initiates a chemical reacftion (burning). The proximity of the Bunsen burner has nothing to do with it.

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Q: Is striking a match to a Bunsen burner a chemical reaCTION?
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What is the name of the chemical reaction happening inside a Bunsen burner?

Combustion.


Is the Bunsen burner.....?

an exothermic reaction or and enothermic reaction


What is the balanced equation of a Bunsen burner?

The Bunsen burner is an instrument, not a chemical with a formula. If the fuel is methane the general reaction of combustion is: CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O


What affects the intensity of the combustion reaction of a Bunsen burner?

The intensity of the combustion reaction of a Bunsen Burner is affected by the air supply, which is regulated by how far the air hole is open.


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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 it is necessary to hold the neck of the tube in the flame of the Bunsen burner?

It will be safer for us and people around you, in case the chemical will have reaction and spilled out


When would a Bunsen burner be used?

To heat-start a chemical reaction. Also it can be used for flame testing of cations. Modern labs. used electric or steam mantles for heating a reaction, because the temperature can be controlled. The Bunsen burner was invented by the German Chemist, Robert Chemist, in the late 19th century, before e;ectric/steam mantles were invented.


How do you change the flame on a Bunsen burner?

To change the flame on a Bunsen burner you need only to open or close the air valve to change the combustion reaction.


What gasses come from a Bunsen burner?

The Bunsen burner uses natural gas to burn. Methane, CH4. Below is the equation of Bunsen burner combustion. CH4 + 2O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O Methane burns combined with oxygen gas ( with ignition from a flame ) from the air and carbon dioxide and water are the products of this Bunsen burner reaction.


What is an example of chemical to thermal energy?

A kitchen gas stove is one example. A laboratory Bunsen burner is another example.


Did Bunsen create the Bunsen burner?

Robert Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner if that is what you mean?


When did Robert Bunsen invent the Bunsen burner?

Robert Bunsen invented the Bunsen Burner in 1867.