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Why do we light a match before turning on the gas for a Bunsen burner?
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So it does not waste to much gas
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Why should you light a Bunsen burner from the side and not the top?
If you light the burner from the top, the lighting instrument will be blowin out by the force of the gas.
What are the forms of wasted energy produced by a bunsen burner?
Light
Why the gas hose has to be flat in a Bunsen burner?
because it might catch light to the flame and cause an explosion :)
Why you should not use a piece of burning paper to light the Bunsen burner?
the gas from the Bunsen burner will cause the existing flame to flare and burn the entire piece of paper and your fingers - and the lab. it's difficult to blow out the burning paper.
Why it is dangerous to light a Bunsen burner with the air hole open?
With the air hole fully open, the flame will be fierce, but I doubt if it can be said to be dangerous. Simply close the air hole a little.
What is a Bunsen burner splint used in science?
It is used to light the bunsen burner.
Can you Light a Bunsen burner by turning the gas and oxygen on to full volume?
No. You can not light a Bunsen Burner by turning on gas and oxygen. It takes a spark. (Actually, it takes a certain temperature to get the reaction started. The spark simply brings the material extremely near the spark up to that temperature.)
Turning off the Bunsen burner at the gas tap puts out the fire because?
Turning off the Bunsen burner at the gas tap puts out the fire because the gas is a switch that lets the amount of gas that you want to burn. And if you turn it off then it would let no gas through and there for would not let the Bunsen burner light up. Hope this helps
What is the Bunsen burner license?
A Bunsen burner licence is a certificate recognising a student's ability to correctly light a Bunsen burner. It may also require the student to name the parts of a Bunsen burner. yo go boy babe
What do you do before you light the Bunsen burner?
make sure that the gas ins't leaking as it can cause a fire
What used to light Bunsen burner?
Matches or lighter
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
What is the safest flame on a Bunsen burner?
when you light up the burner you should see that the Bunsen burners air hole is closed that is the safest flame
Why do you need to ensure that the air hole is closed before you light the bunsen burner?
it's to prevent a strike-back
What piece of equipment do you need to have ready before you turn on the gas to light a Bunsen burner?
You need something for ignition.
What piece of equipment do you need to have ready before you turn the gas to light a Bunsen burner?
You need something for ignition.
Can i light a Bunsen burner with burning paper?
No, please don't do this.
