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What is the principle of Bunsen calorimeter?
The Bunsen calorimeter principle is based on the law of conservation of energy, where the heat released or absorbed in a chemical reaction is equal to the heat gained or lost by the surrounding water in the calorimeter. By measuring the temperature change of the water, one can calculate the heat exchanged in the reaction.
What is the balanced equation of a Bunsen burner?
The balanced equation for a Bunsen burner is CH4 (methane) + 2O2 (oxygen) -> CO2 (carbon dioxide) + 2H2O (water) + heat. This represents the combustion of methane in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat.
When did Robert Bunsen invent the Bunsen burners?
born: March 31,1811 died:august 16,1899
When using a Bunsen burner how can you tell if the reactant is burning or just heating the reaction?
When using a Bunsen burner, you can tell if the reactant is burning by observing the presence of a visible flame and the release of gases, such as smoke or soot, indicating combustion. If the reactant is simply heating, there will be no visible flame, and the reaction may produce heat without combustion signs, such as color changes or changes in state. Additionally, if the temperature of the reactant is increasing without producing flames or smoke, it is likely just heating.
Who invented Bunsen burner?
The Bunsen burner was invented by German chemist Robert Wilhelm Bunsen in the 19th century. It is a common laboratory tool used for heating, sterilizing, and combustion reactions in scientific experiments.
Is combustion exothermic?
'Exothermic' means to give out energy (heat). So combusting anything such as petrol/gasoline in a car engine is exothermic because it feels hot(heat) after while. In the lab. a lit Bunsen Burner is exothermic , because you are combusting a gas to make heat (energy).
Is the Bunsen burner.....?
an exothermic reaction or and enothermic reaction
What is an endothermic reaction?
An endothermic reaction is one that absorbs heat from the surroundings.
What is the name of the chemical reaction happening inside a Bunsen burner?
Combustion.
What the distinguish between exothermic and endothermic?
Endothermic reactions are reactions that create bonds between atoms, which means they require energy, so they take heat energy from its surroundings to create the bonds (meaning the reaction produces "cold"), and exothermic reactions are ones which break bonds between atoms, giving off energy and thus heat.
Does the temperature in the laboratory affects the intensity of the combustion reaction of a Bunsen burner?
This is without importance.
What affects the intensity of the combustion reaction of a Bunsen burner?
The intensity of the combustion reaction in a Bunsen burner is primarily affected by the amount of air mixing with the gas. By adjusting the air hole on the burner, you can control the amount of oxygen reaching the flame, which influences the intensity of the combustion. The type of gas being used and the gas flow rate also play a role in determining the intensity of the flame.
What does the flame in an operational Bunsen burner undergoes?
The flame in an operational Bunsen burner undergoes combustion, where a chemical reaction between the gas fuel and oxygen in the air produces heat and light. This combustion process releases energy in the form of heat that is used for heating purposes in laboratories.
What happens when methane is burnt in the Bunsen burner?
When methane is burnt in a Bunsen burner, it undergoes combustion with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor. This reaction releases heat and light, which is used to provide a hot, blue flame in the Bunsen burner for heating purposes.
What Bunsen burner flames show complete combustion?
the blue one because oxygen can get to it through the air hole :) hope this helped
Why is the Bunsen burner smokeless?
Smoke is a product of incomplete combustion. When used properly a Bunsen burner propduces complete combustion, which is made evident by a blue flame.
What gasses come from a Bunsen burner?
The Bunsen burner uses natural gas to burn. Methane, CH4. Below is the equation of Bunsen burner combustion. CH4 + 2O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O Methane burns combined with oxygen gas ( with ignition from a flame ) from the air and carbon dioxide and water are the products of this Bunsen burner reaction.
