Topic 1 - Pt 2 - Bunsen Burner Flashcards
Name the parts of a Bunsen Burner
Gas Tube, Base, Gas Jet, Chimney, Air Hole and Collar.
What is the use of the Gas Tube?
Connects the Bunsen Burner to the gas tap.
What is the use of the Base?
The stand that supports the Bunsen burner.
What is the use of the Collar?
Used to open and close the air hole.
What is the use of the Air hole?
Lets air into the Bunsen burner.
What is the use of the Gas jet?
Forces the gas up the chimney at high speed.
What is the use of the Chimney?
Where the gas and air mix.
What are the properties of the Yellow flame?
Air Hole is closed
Use is a safety flame
What are the properties of the Blue/Yellow Flame?
Air Hole is half-open
Use is gentle heating
What are the properties of the Blue Flame?
Air Hole is open
Use is strong heating
Properties of the Yellow Flame:
Smokey
Quiet
Luminous
Flickers and moves
Properties of the Blue Flame:
Not Smokey
Roaring
Non-Luminous
Still