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It is dangerous as other people may just place their hand or other objects over the Bunsen burner causing injuries or burns, especially if it is a non-luminous flame which makes it difficult to tell that the burner is actually lit. You should always switch off the Bunsen burner before leaving to prevent injuries to others and yourself.
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Why is it dangerous to leave an ignited Bunsen burner unattended?
Take it from a volunteer fireman, Never and I mean never, leave any type of fire unattended. Fire can spread faster than you would believe.
Why should a lit Bunsen burner never be near alcohol?
no
What kind of flame do you get from a good Bunsen burner?
Im Only 14 But I Hope This Helps A Good Bunsen Burner is used in laboratories to heat things. A Bunsen burner can produce 3 different types of flames: The "coolest" flame is a yellow / orange color. It is approximately 300°C. It is never used to heat anything, only to show that the Bunsen burner is on. It is called the safety flame, The medium flame, also called the blue flame or the invisible flame is difficult to see in a well-lit room. It is the most commonly used flame. It is approximately 500°C, The hottest flame is called the roaring blue flame. It is characterized by a light blue triangle in the middle and it is the only flame of the 3 which makes a noise. It is approximately 700°C. The Flame Changes Colour Depending On The Air Hole Thingy On The Bunsen Burner.
Never leave an open flame unattended?
Yes, that is right. It can cause fires if unattended.
What you call the process in which a solid change to gas?
sublimation the most common example is iodine. it is a black solid but when heated it converts directly to a purple gas. i can never forget this fact because i accidentally dropped iodine sample on Bunsen burner while doing my chemistry practical in school.
Why is it dangerous to leave an ignited Bunsen burner unattended?
Take it from a volunteer fireman, Never and I mean never, leave any type of fire unattended. Fire can spread faster than you would believe.
Why should a lit Bunsen burner never be near alcohol?
no
Was Robert Bunsen Ever Married?
No, Robert Bunsen was never married. Robert was the inventor of the Bunsen burner. The Bunsen burner is still used in 2014.
How do you be safe using a Bunsen burner?
how to be safe using a Bunsen Burner:1. never leave the flame unattended... especially when on the blue flame.2. always wear safety glasses.3. don't heat up anything metal because they will get very hot.4. don't let young children near the Bunsen burner when it's on.5. always have someone watch it.6. turn the gas off immediately when the flame goes out.
Is direct heating using Bunsen burner flame advisble when evaporating the soduim cholride solution?
As long as the solution is a water-based solution, it should be fine. You should never ever use a Bunsen burner to heat a flammable liquid such as alcohol, ether, acetone, etc.
Why should you never put lighted Bunsen burner under a shelf?
because the fire will burn up the shelf.
What should you never dispense of near an open flame?
the iron ring, the wire mesh over the ring, the beaker or whatever else was being heated. There are special tongs for most types of glassware or porcelain objects that are heated over a Bunsen burner.
What happpens to the flame when you slowly turn the gas off in a Bunsen burner?
When you reduce the gas, the flame goes down because you are starving the flame. Slowly turning off the gas is the correct way to put out a Bunsen burner. Never blow it out or gas will collect in the room.
When should you use a Bunsen burner with the collar half open?
because it can harm you or your clothes so you should never play around with half open burners they let out blue flame which is very dangerous because it is the dirtiest falme
Did Robert Bunsen have children?
No Robert Bunsen did not have any children. Robert Bunsen is the creator of the Bunsen burner which is used in chemistry.
Why should you never leave the laser cutter unattended?
it will burn through the floor
When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car in CA?
Never. Children should not be left unattended in cars - there's just too much trouble they can get into.
