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Striking a match initiates a chemical reacftion (burning). The proximity of the Bunsen burner has nothing to do with it.

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What is the name of the chemical reaction happening inside a Bunsen burner?

Combustion.


Is the Bunsen burner.....?

an exothermic reaction or and enothermic reaction


What happens when you put iron wool in a Bunsen burner?

When iron wool is placed in a Bunsen burner flame, it undergoes a chemical reaction called oxidation. The iron in the wool combines with oxygen from the air to form iron oxide, which produces sparks and a glowing effect.


When a substance is placed over a Bunsen burner it?

typically undergoes heating and may undergo a phase change or chemical reaction depending on its properties. The Bunsen burner provides a consistent and controlled source of heat to increase the temperature of the substance, allowing for various processes such as evaporation, combustion, or decomposition to occur.


When would a Bunsen burner be used?

To heat-start a chemical reaction. Also it can be used for flame testing of cations. Modern labs. used electric or steam mantles for heating a reaction, because the temperature can be controlled. The Bunsen burner was invented by the German Chemist, Robert Chemist, in the late 19th century, before e;ectric/steam mantles were invented.


What happens with a copper wire and a Bunsen burner equation?

When a copper wire is heated with a Bunsen burner, it undergoes oxidation as it reacts with oxygen in the air, forming copper(II) oxide (CuO) on its surface. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: 2Cu + O2 -> 2CuO.


When did Robert Bunsen invent the Bunsen burner?

Robert Bunsen invented the Bunsen Burner in 1867.


How long did it take to invent the Bunsen burner?

The Bunsen burner was invented by German chemist Robert Bunsen and his assistant Peter Desaga in 1854. The invention of the Bunsen burner revolutionized laboratory work by providing a controlled source of heat for chemical experiments.


Who gave his name to a type of burner used in laboratories?

The Bunsen burner is named after its inventor, chemist Robert Bunsen. He developed the burner in the mid-19th century for use in chemical experiments. The Bunsen burner is commonly used in laboratories for heating, sterilizing, and combustion purposes.


Is lighting a Bunsen burner a chemical reaction?

Yes, because a gas is burned - an oxydation reaction. This chemical reaction produces heat as well as carbon dioxide and water vapor as products from methane and oxygen gas. The heat also excites the electrons in the gases it produces, causing them to gain energy and rapidly emit this energy in the form of photons predominately with a wavelength of approximately 475 nm, which we perceive as blue light. The reaction can be described by the following equation: CH4 (g) + 2 O2 (g) => CO2 (g) + 2 H2O (g)


How does the bunsen burner sparker function to ignite the flame for laboratory experiments?

The Bunsen burner sparker creates a spark by striking a flint against a metal wheel, which ignites the gas coming out of the burner. This flame is used for heating and conducting experiments in the laboratory.


Did Bunsen create the Bunsen burner?

Robert Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner if that is what you mean?