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It's hotter than the yellow flame.

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Q: Why is the blue flame on the Bunsen burner used for heating?
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On a Bunsen burner which flame is the 'clean' flame for heating?

Blue flame is a clean flame.


When heating water in a beaker with a Bunsen burner what flame is required?

The flame that comes out of the Bunsen burner. it's blue/pale violet.


What is another name for the Bunsen burner?

you would use the safety flame when not heating anything because the blue flame is for heating because its hotter than yellow.


What can a blue flame of a Bunsen burner do to you?

The blue flame of a Bunsen burner has a temperature between 500 0C and 700 0C.


What type of flame the Bunsen burner would have with air hole open gas top full on?

Blue or heating flame.


When heating a substance over a bunsen burner where should the object be placed for most efficient heating?

over a blue flame


Bunsen burner blue flame?

The blue flame of the Bunsen burner is when it is hottest. The yellow flame is the safety flame. you should always start the burner on the safety flame which is produced when the holes on its base are closed.


Why the dominant color of a nonluminous flame on a Bunsen burner blue?

The dominant color of a nonluminous flame on a Bunsen burner is blue. Whereas, the dominant color of a luminous flame on a Bunsen burner is orange.


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


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.


Why is a blue flame cleaner on a Bunsen burner?

Its blue


Why do you have to use the yellow flame when not using the Bunsen burner?

You don't have to use the yellow flame but its not recommended for heating as its a lot cooler than the blue flame.