Parts of a Bunsen Burner Quiz

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Allows air to enter the barrel.

Raises the flame to a suitable height for burning.

Supports the Bunsen burner and prevents it from toppling. Signup and view all the answers

Connects the Bunsen burner to the gas tap. Signup and view all the answers

The hotter flame formed when the air hole is open. Signup and view all the answers

Yellow or orange flame. Signup and view all the answers

To control the flow of gas to the Bunsen burner. Signup and view all the answers

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Collar: Regulates airflow into the burner by adjusting the air hole, essential for flame temperature control.
Air Hole: The entry point for air that mixes with gas in the barrel, creating a hotter, blue flame when fully opened.
Barrel: The cylindrical section that elevates the flame to an appropriate height for effective burning.
Base: Provides stability to the Bunsen burner, ensuring it remains upright and prevents accidents.
Gas Hose: A flexible tube connecting the burner to the gas tap, allowing gas flow when ignited.
Blue Flame: Indicates a hotter combustion state, achieved when the air hole is open, indicating efficient gas-to-air mixing.
Safety Flame: Characterized by a yellow or orange color, used for visual identification of the burner when not in optimal conditions.
Gas Inlet: A mechanism for controlling gas flow into the burner, crucial for adjusting flame size and intensity.