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Nothing much. I suppose it is very crude and because paper burns quickly and easily it can be dangerous. Better use a match.

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Why you should not use a piece of burning paper to light the Bunsen burner?

the gas from the Bunsen burner will cause the existing flame to flare and burn the entire piece of paper and your fingers - and the lab. it's difficult to blow out the burning paper.


Can you light a Bunsen burner with a burning piece of paper?

No, it is not safe to light a Bunsen burner with a burning piece of paper because it can lead to an uncontrolled flame and potential accidents. It is recommended to use a striker or a lighter specifically designed for lighting Bunsen burners to ensure proper control of the flame.


What is wrong with using a piece of paper to light a Bunsen?

Nothing much. I suppose it is very crude and because paper burns quickly and easily it can be dangerous. Better use a match.


What is used to light a Bunsen burner?

Typically a match or wooden splint (a thin piece of wood) is used to manually ignite a Bunsen burner when the gas is flowing through it.


What is most likely the mass of the dust formed on burning the piece of paper?

The mass of the dust formed on burning a piece of paper is likely to be less than the original mass of the paper. This is because burning paper results in a conversion of some of the paper's mass into gases and ash, which can float away. The remaining dust would likely be a small fraction of the original mass.


Is burning a piece of paper chemical change or physical change?

Cheimical change


When a piece of paper burns is it a physical or a chemical change?

Burning is a chemical change.


What piece of equipment do you need to have ready before you turn on the gas to light a Bunsen burner?

You need something for ignition.


What piece of equipment do you need to have ready before you turn the gas to light a Bunsen burner?

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How do you make a paper grenade?

take a piece of paper and put it in a bottle and take a piece of string and light the string


Is setting a piece of paper on fire a example of chemical change?

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How were a burning piece of paper and a burning marshmallow similar?

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