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Because more oxygen is needed for fuel for fire.

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Where is the flame hotter on the Bunsen burner?

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How can you make a Bunsen burner hotter?

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What colour is the Bunsen burner safety flame?

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Is a yellow flame of a Bunsen burner hotter than the blue flame?

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What is another name for the Bunsen burner?

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