
Bunsen burner
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- Q1What safety precaution should you take when using a Bunsen burner?Wear sunglasses for eye protectionOnly use it with flammable liquids nearbyAlways tie back long hair and loose clothingTurn off all gas lines in the laboratory30s
- Q2What are the main components of a Bunsen burner?Barrel, air intake, and gas supplyGraduated cylinder, pipette, and filterTest tube, petri dish, and dropperBeaker, thermometer, and scale30s
- Q3What is the primary function of a Bunsen burner in a laboratory?To mix chemicals safelyTo provide a controlled flame for heating substancesTo record data during experimentsTo measure temperature accurately30s
- Q4What type of flame is ideal for most heating applications using a Bunsen burner?A yellow flameA blue flameA flickering flameA red flame30s
- Q5What should you do if your Bunsen burner flame goes out while in use?Quickly relight itLeave it as it isTurn off the gas supply immediatelyPour water on the burner30s
- Q6What color of flame indicates incomplete combustion when using a Bunsen burner?Green flameBlue flameWhite flameYellow flame30s
- Q7What is the main advantage of using a Bunsen burner over other heating methods in the lab?It is completely automaticIt provides a precise and adjustable heat sourceIt requires no fuelIt can be used underwater30s
- Q8Which gas is commonly used as fuel for a Bunsen burner?NitrogenCarbon dioxideOxygenMethane30s
- Q9What is the purpose of the air intake control on a Bunsen burner?To turn the burner on and offTo increase the gas flow onlyTo adjust the flame temperature and typeTo measure the flame height30s