Bunsen Burner Flashcards
Does the air-hole have to be open or closed when lit?
Closed.. The air hole must be closed before you attempt to light the burner.
What is the hottest part of the flame in the bunsen burner?
It is just above the tip of the primary flame/ blue flame.
What colour flame is seen when the air-hole is closed
Yellow
What colour flame is seen when the air-hole is open?
Blue
What is the cooler part of the flame in the bunsen burner?
The coolest part of the flame is the middle zone/yellow part, except the tip
When putting a beaker on top of the bunsen burner what should you do step by step?
- Tripod on top of bunsen burner, 2. put gauze mat on top of tripod, 3. put beaker on the gauze mat.
Should you strike the match before turning the gas tap on?
Yes.
What is the yellow flame called?
Safety flame.
What is the blue flame called?
Heating flame.
The independent variable is..
What I change!
What is a dependent variable?
The variable is what i measure during my experiment.
What is a controlled variable?
A control variable is an element that is kept the same throughout the experiment in order to assess the relationship between multiple variables
What is a beaker used for.
holding liquids
What is a pipette used for
To transport a measured volume of liquid.
What is a spring scale used for?
to measure the weight of an object