How to Light a Bunsen Burner

Question 1

1. Should you put on safety goggles before you complete this task?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

2. Connect gas hose

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

3. Open air hole

Answer 3

False

Question 4

3. Close air hole

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Closed air hole = safety flame
Open air hole = normal flame

Answer 5

True

Question 6

4. Turn on gas tap

Answer 6

False

Question 7

4. Light match and hover tip above bunsen burner

Answer 7

True

Question 8

5. Turn on gas

Answer 8

True

Question 9

6. Open collar hole if needed

Answer 9

True

Question 10

How hot is the safety flame and the normal flame?

Answer 10

Aprox. 300°C and 1,500°C

Question 11

What is the function of an air hole on a bunsen burner?

Answer 11

It regulates the amount of air mixed with the gas before the flame is produced to determine the heat and colour of the flame.