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Bunsen Burners

The Bunsen burner was named after Robert Bunsen. It is commonly used in science laboratories. This category contains questions relating to the Bunsen burner, its use and its history.

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Why a wick is not used in gas burners?

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A wick is necessary in lamps that burn a liquid. The wick is a piece of cloth uses to soak in the liquid so the liquid works its way up (by capillary action) to supply it to the flame. Gas itself flows out of a burner and burns. I'm not sure that explanation is clear.

Why a Bunsen burner has wide heavy base?

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To keep it from tipping over while in use.

What is a barn burner?

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A barn burner is an extremely exciting or successful event or person.

Why do we light a match before turning on the gas for a Bunsen burner?

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So it does not waste to much gas

What is the blue flame of a Bunsen burner for?

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The blue flame is caused by allowing more air into the stem of the Bunsen burner - it produces a fiercer, hotter flame. If the air flow is restricted, the flame turns yellowish and is more like a wax candle.

What is the purpose of the desk outlet valve of a Bunsen burner?

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It's a gas tap that controls flow of gas and turns it on and off.

Why it is dangerous to light a Bunsen burner with the air hole open?

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With the air hole fully open, the flame will be fierce, but I doubt if it can be said to be dangerous. Simply close the air hole a little.