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List two reasons for using crucible tongs to handle the crucible and lid after their initial firing?
When a crucible has been fired it is incredibly hot so the two most sensible reasons for using crucible tongs is firstly to prevent the users' hands from being burnt and secondly to prevent the bench in the laboratory from becoming damaged or burnt.
What might happen if you add water rapidly to you product in a hot crucible?
Adding water rapidly to a hot crucible might cause the crucible to brake.
Why are crucible and tongs used to transfer The Crucible after heating and before weighing?
the crucible might be hot hence it is handy
What does a crucible symbolize in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
A pot that hot enough to meth the metals.
What is used of crucible tongs?
Manipulation of hot crucibles to avoid burns and contamination of the crucible.
Why should you use tongs rather than fingers to handle your cooled cricible and lid?
Because fingerprints can add a considerable mass to the crucible when weighing it.
What might happen if you add the water rapidly to your product in a hot crucible?
Adding water rapidly to a hot crucible can cause a violent steam explosion due to the rapid conversion of water into steam. This can lead to splashing of hot material, potential burns, and damage to the crucible and surroundings. It is important to add water slowly to prevent this dangerous situation.
What is crucible tung?
Crucible tongs are huge forceps that are used to hold a hot crucible and remove it from the furnace. Crucible tongs are made from steel that can stand high temperature.
What are some metaphors in The Crucible?
Hot as fire
Why should you use tongs and not fingers to handle cooled crucible and lid?
Tongs should be used to handle a cooled crucible and lid to prevent burns or injury from residual heat. Fingers are not insulated against heat like tongs are, and using them to handle a hot crucible can result in burns. Tongs provide a safe and secure grip on the crucible and allow for better control when moving it.
What is a crucible tong?
Crucible tongs are made up of aluminum that used for moving the crucibleswhen they are still hot to cool it down.
Why must be crucible be cold before weighing?
A crucible must be cold before weighing to ensure accurate measurements. If a hot crucible is weighed, it can cause air currents and thermal convection that affect the scale's reading, leading to an inaccurate measurement of the crucible's weight. Additionally, weighing a hot crucible can risk damaging the balance or scale. Lastly, cooling the crucible allows for any residual materials to settle, providing a more precise weight.
