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Is ther danger with this- heating has broken and it keeps trtying to lo light the flame but it wont work?
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∙ 14y ago
no, it wont work because of safety mech. which does not allow gas to be released. this is usually either a bad thermocouple or pressure switch malfunction (or broken hose to switch connection).
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∙ 14y ago
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On a Bunsen burner which flame is the 'clean' flame for heating?
Blue flame is a clean flame.
Which type of flame will you use for heating?
the blue flame
Which flame is not suitable for heating in Bunsen burner and why?
The yellow flame because that is the safety flame
What type of flame should be used for heating solids?
a blue flame
What is appearance of a flame that is used for heating?
luminous
What is the colour of the flame for heating?
The flame should be very pale blue (almost invisible) for heating strongly. This is achieved by opening the air hole fully.
Why is a Bunsen burner not used for heating when the air hole is closed?
When the air hole is closed, the flame is a luminous flame. This flame is not ideal for heating for the following reasons: it is not as hot as the non-luminous flame it is very unstable it produces a lot of soot thus, only non-luminous flames (the blue one) is ideal for heating. :)
Why is the blue flame on the Bunsen burner used for heating?
It's hotter than the yellow flame.
The best flame for heating thing is?
The best flame for heating thing is blue. Complete combustion usually has a dim or light blue color because of single wavelength radiation.
What is another name for the Bunsen burner?
you would use the safety flame when not heating anything because the blue flame is for heating because its hotter than yellow.
Why must you use hot water bath to melt the naphthalene instead of heating it directly over a flame?
Heating it on a flame will cause possibly dangerous vapour. Hot water avoids this.
Why do you have to use the yellow flame when not using the Bunsen burner?
You don't have to use the yellow flame but its not recommended for heating as its a lot cooler than the blue flame.
