why Covering the crucible with its lid as soon as the magnesium starts burning
When a crucible has been fired it is incredibly hot so the two most sensible reasons for using crucible tongs is firstly to prevent the users' hands from being burnt and secondly to prevent the bench in the laboratory from becoming damaged or burnt.
Oil from the fingers can contamine the surface of the crucible and lid
it is critical to set the lid just off the lip of the crucible to allow the evolved water molecules to escape on heating.
So you dont burn your self
why Covering the crucible with its lid as soon as the magnesium starts burning
is used to hold substances and heat on a hot plate. The lid covers the bowl so nothing excapes.
When a crucible has been fired it is incredibly hot so the two most sensible reasons for using crucible tongs is firstly to prevent the users' hands from being burnt and secondly to prevent the bench in the laboratory from becoming damaged or burnt.
Oil from the fingers can contamine the surface of the crucible and lid
crucible
Crucible, pestle and mortar
A crucible.
The crucible is used for heating small quantities to very high temperatures.
The porcelain crucible is used for calcination or melting.
it is critical to set the lid just off the lip of the crucible to allow the evolved water molecules to escape on heating.
So you dont burn your self
Crucible, pestle and mortar