Bunsen burner
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- Q1What should you do before lighting a Bunsen burner?Turn off nearby equipmentAdd more gas to the burnerCheck for gas leaksClean the work surface30s
- Q2What is the function of the collar on a Bunsen burner?To hold the burner steadyTo prevent heat lossTo adjust the air supplyTo control the gas flow30s
- Q3What safety equipment should always be nearby when using a Bunsen burner?PipetteGraduated beakerMeasuring cylinderSafety goggles30s
- Q4What type of flame is produced by a Bunsen burner when there is a good mix of gas and air?Blue flameRed flameGreen flameYellow flame30s
- Q5Which component of the Bunsen burner is responsible for mixing gas and air?The baseThe barrelThe air ventThe control knob30s
- Q6What is the ideal flame color for most laboratory heating tasks when using a Bunsen burner?OrangeYellowWhiteBlue30s
- Q7What is the primary purpose of a Bunsen burner in a laboratory?To filter solid substancesTo provide a controlled flame for heating substancesTo measure liquid volumesTo store chemicals safely30s
- Q8Which part of the Bunsen burner is adjusted to control the airflow?The gas jetThe baseThe nozzleThe air vent30s
- Q9What is the safest way to extinguish a Bunsen burner flame?Cover it with a beakerUse waterTurn off the gas supplyBlow it out30s
- Q10What type of gas is commonly used in Bunsen burners in laboratories?MethaneHydrogenOxygenCarbon dioxide30s