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It's to allow air to mix with the gas before burning - creating a hotter flame.

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Q: Why does a Bunsen burner have an air hole?
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What covers air hole in a burner?

The function that covers the air hole in a Bunsen burner is the collar.


Parts of a Bunsen burner?

The parts of a Bunsen burner has collar,base.air hole and barrel. Collar : Adjust size of air hole Base: Support Bunsen Burner Air hole: Allow air to enter air hole Barrel:To ensure the flame is adjusted to a suitable position


What is the function air hole of a Bunsen burner?

The air hole in a Bunsen Burner allows air to mix with the gas prior to burning so that the flame can be adjusted as desired.


What is the movable part of a Bunsen burner?

To change the flame of a Bunsen burner you must open or close the air valve, usually this is done by rotating the barrel.


Is a Bunsen flame hottest when the hole is open or close?

A Bunsen burner flame is hottest when the air valve hole is open.


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


What affects the intensity of the combustion reaction of a Bunsen burner?

The intensity of the combustion reaction of a Bunsen Burner is affected by the air supply, which is regulated by how far the air hole is open.


What are the 5 main parts of a Bunsen burner?

Air hole, collar, barrel, base, burner tubing


What refinement was added to the Bunsen burner which allowed the flame to be altered?

An air hole


Does the temperature of the flame on a Bunsen burner increase when the air hole is open?

yes


Is the flame steady when the Bunsen burner's air hole is half open?

It is steady.


Does a Bunsen burner make a noise when the air hole is open?

Yes, it does, but fully