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Why do you have to use the yellow flame when not using the Bunsen burner?
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∙ 13y ago
You don't have to use the yellow flame but its not recommended for heating as its a lot cooler than the blue flame.
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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 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 appearance of a flame that is used for heating?
luminous
When using a Bunsen burner why do you use the blue flame for heating?
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.
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 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.
Why do you use the blue flame while using a Bunsen burner?
hottest part of flame
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 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.
Which setting gives the hottest flame when using a Bunsen burner?
The blue flame is the hottest... The yellow one is called a safety flame and if you swipe your hand qckly through the safety flame, it won't burn... If you do it quick enough
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.
What is the maximum temperatures that can be achieved using a blue flame on a Bunsen burner?
Maximum temperature is 16000C
Why is it important that you should tie your hair back when using a Bunsen burner?
It is important to pull your hair back when using a Bunsen burner to prevent it from coming into contact with the open flame and igniting your hair.You are instructed to pull back your hair when using a Bunsen burner to prevent your hair from coming into contact with the open flame and catching your hair aflame.
What is appearance of a flame that is used for heating?
luminous
