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Less air enters the tube and the flame burns less fierce and appears more like the yellowish flame on a candle.

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Q: What can be observed if the gas control valve on a Bunsen burner is slightly closed?
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How do you control the height of the flame on a bunsen burner?

The valve on a Bunsen burner is able to control the gas flow by opening an closing an armature. The smaller the armature, the less gas flows and vice versa.


What is the function of the barrel of the Bunsen burner?

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Why is a Bunsen burner better than using a candle or a fire?

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Did Bunsen create the Bunsen burner?

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


When did Robert Bunsen invent the Bunsen burner?

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Why is a Bunsen burner called a Bunsen burner?

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Why did Robert Bunsen improve the Bunsen burner?

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Different kinds of burner?

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Who was the Bunsen burner named after?

The Bunsen burner was named after one of its inventors, Robert Bunsen.


What is the function of the barrel of a Bunsen burner?

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What is the temperature of the Bunsen burner regulated by?

The temperature of a Bunsen burner is regulated by gas and airflow. The gas is controlled by a flow valve and the air is controlled by a screw mechanism on the collar. Different type of nozzles can control the flame's shape. The Bunsen burner was invented in 1855 by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899).


Where do you store a Bunsen burner?

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