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so they dont explode Because of the thickness of the glass. Glass that is thin, as in test tubes expand with heat rather quickly and this makes them very fragile. The water bath heats them up slowly.

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Why must you use hot water bath to melt the naphthalene instead of heating it directly over a flame?

Using a hot water bath helps to heat the naphthalene gently and evenly, reducing the risk of overheating or burning the substance. Directly heating naphthalene over a flame can cause it to heat unevenly and result in combustion, which can release harmful gases and create a fire hazard.


Is it advisable to heat ethanol directly with a Bunsen flame?

It is not advisable to heat ethanol with a Bunsen flame because of the low boiling point and its volatile nature. Ethanol is also flammable, and therefore it is best to heat ethanol on a heat plate or steam condenser.


Is it OK to heat a flammable liquid such as ethanol using water bath over a Bunsen flame?

No, it is not safe to heat a flammable liquid such as ethanol over a Bunsen flame as it can lead to a fire or explosion. It is best to use a heating mantle or hot plate to safely heat flammable liquids. Heating it indirectly with a water bath is also a safer option.


How do you heat bath water with a heating element?

To heat bath water with a heating element, you can either use an immersion heater that is placed directly in the water or a water heater with a coil that heats the water as it passes through. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe and efficient operation.


Which flame do you use to heat water with a Bunsen burner?

For heating water with a Bunsen burner, you would use a blue flame. This is the hottest part of the Bunsen burner flame and provides the most efficient heat transfer to the water.

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Would you heat a mixture of solutions directly on a flame or a water bath?

It depends on the solutions you mixed. If they are non-flammable, heating them on a flame would be fine. If they are flammable, I would use both a water bath and an electric hot plate.


Why must you use hot water bath to melt the naphthalene instead of heating it directly over a flame?

Using a hot water bath helps to heat the naphthalene gently and evenly, reducing the risk of overheating or burning the substance. Directly heating naphthalene over a flame can cause it to heat unevenly and result in combustion, which can release harmful gases and create a fire hazard.


Is it advisable to heat ethanol directly with a Bunsen flame?

It is not advisable to heat ethanol with a Bunsen flame because of the low boiling point and its volatile nature. Ethanol is also flammable, and therefore it is best to heat ethanol on a heat plate or steam condenser.


Is it OK to heat a flammable liquid such as ethanol using water bath over a Bunsen flame?

No, it is not safe to heat a flammable liquid such as ethanol over a Bunsen flame as it can lead to a fire or explosion. It is best to use a heating mantle or hot plate to safely heat flammable liquids. Heating it indirectly with a water bath is also a safer option.


How do you heat bath water with a heating element?

To heat bath water with a heating element, you can either use an immersion heater that is placed directly in the water or a water heater with a coil that heats the water as it passes through. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe and efficient operation.


Does a roaring flame heats water faster than two quiet flames?

It depends on the total energy supplied: if the "roaring" flame burns (say) less gas than the two "quiet" flames, the two flames will heat faster.


Does boiling water have more heat than a match flame?

Yes, the boiling water has more heat than the match flame.


Why is heating done using a water bath instead of heating directly over a flame during the soap making process?

Using a water bath provides a more gentle and uniform heat distribution, reducing the risk of overheating or burning the ingredients. It also helps to prevent hot spots and ensures a more controlled and gradual heating process, which is important for certain sensitive ingredients in soap making.


Which flame do you use to heat water with a Bunsen burner?

For heating water with a Bunsen burner, you would use a blue flame. This is the hottest part of the Bunsen burner flame and provides the most efficient heat transfer to the water.


When is water bath used for laboratory?

water bath is a bath that has water...