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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Bunsen Burner

Aim: To correctly light a Bunsen burner.

Equipment: Bunsen burner, heatproof mat, matches.

Method:
1. Place the heatproof mat on your workbench
2. Connect the Bunsen burner to the gas outlet
3. Turn the collar so that the air hole is closed
4. Light a match and hold it 2-3 cm  above the nozzle of the Bunsen Burner.
5. Turn the gas on at the top.

The color of the flame was a bright orange.
It didn't produce any noise.
It produced a little bit of smoke.

The flame was a light blue.
It didn't produce any noise.
It didn't produce any smoke.
The orange flame is much more visible than the blue flame.
It is safer left alone when closed because then its much more noticeable so people will be cautious around it.

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