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When do you need a Bunsen burner?
To heat something up
Can you Melt silver with a Bunsen burner?
No, a Bunsen burner does not produce enough heat to melt silver, which has a high melting point of 961.8 degrees Celsius. You would need a hotter heat source such as a torch specifically designed for melting metal.
What equipment do you need to go with a Bunsen burner?
You need safety goggles
What can you use a safety flame for?
When you have to leave your Bunsen burner but need to keep it alight.
Why do we need to a Bunsen burner in aseptic techniques?
A Bunsen burner is used in aseptic techniques to create a sterile environment by providing a source of heat for sterilizing tools, such as inoculating loops and needles. The flame from the Bunsen burner can be used to sterilize the equipment before and after use to prevent contamination during experiments or procedures.
Why you need to continue open the Bunsen burner when the experiment?
Continuing to keep the Bunsen burner open during the experiment ensures a stable flame for heating. It helps maintain a consistent temperature during the process, which is crucial for accurate and reliable results. Closing the Bunsen burner can cause fluctuations in temperature and affect the outcome of the experiment.
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.
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 gas do you need to start a Bunsen burner?
In order to combust you need heat, oxygen and fuel (like diesel in a car or in the case of a Bunsen burner a gas). Therefore Oxygen from the air burns with a gas such as Methane(the gas that can come out of both our and cows' bottom's - hence the stench!!)I hope that helps!
Why do you leave a Bunsen burner on a luminous flame when it is not in use?
Leaving a Bunsen burner on a luminous flame when not in use ensures that the burner is ready for immediate use and prevents the need for constant relighting, saving time and gas. It also helps maintain a stable flame and prevents potential gas leaks from the burner.
What equipment is needed to heat water with a Bunsen burner?
To heat water with a Bunsen burner, you would need a Bunsen burner, a heat-resistant container to hold the water such as a beaker or flask, a tripod or wire gauze to support the container over the flame, and a source of water to be heated. Optional equipment could include a thermometer to monitor the temperature of the water.
What would you do without Bunsen burner?
If you need to heat something: use an electric hot plate, water bath, or incubator. If you need a naked flame: light a match, lighter, or candle. If you need to work glassware: a butane lighter with a concentrated flame may work for small glassware (e.g. pipettes), for larger pieces you may need to go to a glassworking shop or find a Bunsen burner or forge.
