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When using a Bunsen burner why do you use the blue flame for heating?
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∙ 12y ago
The blue flame is hotter then the orange one. Plus the temperature of the flame is not constant in a orange flame but it is more constant in a blue one.
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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.
What is appearance of a flame that is used for heating?
luminous
Why is it safer to evaporate alcohol using an infra red heater rather than using a Bunsen burner?
The Bunsen burner uses an ope flame, making it easier for the alcohol to ignite.
What is a striker in laboratory equipment?
A striker is used to light a flame, for instance the Bunsen burner flame. The striker does this by using flint to strike a rugged surface. Flint is a form of quartz that emits a spark when struck, thus this is why it is called a striker.
What colour is a Bunsen burner flame?
The most efficient flame that a Bunsen burner can produce should be pale light blue, and almost invisible. A yellow or luminous flame should be avoided as it isn't as hot as the blue flame and leaves sut.
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.
What is appearance of a flame that is used for heating?
luminous
Why do you use the blue flame while using a Bunsen burner?
hottest part of flame
What type of flame is used for heating in Bunsen burner?
The yellow flame is considered a safe flame. If you are using the Bunsen to heat you would open the air vent so the flame turns blue, try heat on a yellow flame and it'll end up covered in soot.
Which elements may be excited using a Bunsen burner flame?
sodium
Why is a Bunsen burner better than using a candle or a fire?
Bunsen burners are preferred over candles or fires because the Bunsen burner produces a much higher temperature (noted by the blue flame) and it is much easier to contain/control a Bunsen Burner flame.
What is a Bunsen burner and what is its function?
The bunsen burner is used to heat items for experiments using a controllable temperature flame and surface area at which the heat is applied to the vessel.
How can you make a Bunsen burner hotter?
By using the correct ratio of oxygen and fuel mixture. Opening the air hole in the Bunsen burner increase the oxygen which helps the flame burner hotter .
Why is it safer to evaporate alcohol using an infra red heater rather than using a Bunsen burner?
The Bunsen burner uses an ope flame, making it easier for the alcohol to ignite.
Is direct heating using Bunsen burner flame advisble when evaporating the soduim cholride solution?
As long as the solution is a water-based solution, it should be fine. You should never ever use a Bunsen burner to heat a flammable liquid such as alcohol, ether, acetone, etc.
What is the maximum temperatures that can be achieved using a blue flame on a Bunsen burner?
Maximum temperature is 16000C
What is used in science for heating?
Bunsen Burner Bunsen burners are typically used to heat beakers of liquid in order to induce chemical reactions. Bunsen burners also pose disadvantages: They cannot control the temperature as accurately as electronic heaters and using an open flame can be dangerous.
