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The function of a boiling tube is to contain substances that are being heated in the flame of a Bunsen burner. They are small, cylindrical vessels made from borosilicate glass.
a boiling tube is used for containing or heating small amounts of substances
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∙ 9y agoBoiling tubes are used to heat substances to extreme temperatures. Boiling tubes are almost twice the size of regular test tubes. They are designed to allow substances to violently boil without boiling over or exploding out.
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∙ 9y agoThe use of a boiling tube is for a Bunsen burner. Its main purpose is to provide a cylindrical vessel that can greatly heat items with the burner's flame.
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∙ 14y agoTo holdboiling tubes. its obvious. there are normally about 6 holes to put them in
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∙ 11y agoUsed for boiling operations.
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What are the parts of a retort stand?
A retort stand is to hold a test tube/ boiling tube. 1. Turn the side knob( by the "t" on the retort stand) and release it. 2. Put the test tube/boiling tube in the test tube/boiling tube holder. 3. TIGHTEN the side knob ( if not the test tube/ boiling tube will drop). 4. Adjust the height of the retort stand by turining the most corner knob. (if you need to)
What is a boiling tube rack?
It is a tube rack consisting of two waffer cassettes and usually made from metal. The microtubes can be placed between the two cassettes to keep the tube lips tightly closed during incubation in the boiling water.
What is another name for a test tube?
another name for test tube is culture tube or sample tube
What happens when the test tube containing the green pigment is placed in boiling water?
It all depends on what is in the test tube and just what kind of green pigment.
How do we use science in the kitchen?
we use science in the kitchen by boiling water
Why is direct heating of liquid substances in a test tube over the flame prohibited?
Provided that you use the wider kind of tube known as a boiling tube, this is not so. Of course it is dangerous to heat liquids in a narrow tube, as this can cause rapid boiling and the shooting of the liquid out of the tube.
What is boiling tubes used for?
A boiling tube is used for boiling a liquid in
Where can you buy boiling tubes?
The boiling tube store
What is the name of the test tube that measures?
A sample tube, culture tube, sometimes a boiling tube.
What is boiling tube and what is use for?
It's a cylindrical vessel used to heat substances over a Bunsen burner.
What are the parts of a retort stand?
A retort stand is to hold a test tube/ boiling tube. 1. Turn the side knob( by the "t" on the retort stand) and release it. 2. Put the test tube/boiling tube in the test tube/boiling tube holder. 3. TIGHTEN the side knob ( if not the test tube/ boiling tube will drop). 4. Adjust the height of the retort stand by turining the most corner knob. (if you need to)
What is the use Boiling tube?
Boiling tubes are used to heat substances to extreme temperatures. Boiling tubes are almost twice the size of regular test tubes. They are designed to allow substances to violently boil without boiling over or exploding out.
What is the difference between a boiling tube and test tube?
A boiling tube is for boiling chemicals or metals, a test-tube is for holding chemical reactants. Test tubes are slimmer, boiling tubes are wide and are made of thin glass
What is boiling tube made up of?
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During boiling why is it important that the tube is vented?
to prevent a buildup of pressure inside the tube
Why do you need to stir the acetamide in the boiling tube?
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How much volume does a boiling tube hold?
about 60cm3~
