THE

BUNSEN
BURNER
TEST
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 demonstrate the proper way of

utilizing the Bunsen burner with
safety precaution
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Barrel
Let’s label!

Air flow collar

Air vent/ air hole
Gas adjustment knob/ regulator
Gas inlet
Base
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 CLOSE “RAY”
(regulator, air hole, yellow gas knob)
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SECURE THE HOSE!!! 6
RECHECK EVERYTHING
BEFORE STARTING!
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CLOSE “RAY”
(regulator, air hole,
yellow gas knob)

SECURE Hose
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1. Turn open the yellow gas knob but the
regulator and air hole should be CLOSE!
2. Light a match and place it near the opening of
the Bunsen burner.
3. Slowly turn open the regulator.
4. Throw the match to the beaker with water.
5. Adjust the air hole to get a blue flame.
6. Close the air hole, regulator and the yellow
gas knob.
WHEN IN DOUBT, ALWAYS CLOSE THE
YELLOW GAS KNOB.
NEVER DETACH THE HOSE!!!
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Different
Flame of
the Bunsen
burner
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What is the
desired
the color of
position of the the flame
gas valve when influence
heating? Why?
the result of
the
Big concept
experiment?
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Check the properties on page 82-89

1. Hydrochloric Acid
2. Distilled water
3. Sodium bicarbonate
4. Potassium Chromate
5. Calcium carbide
6. Copper suphate
1. CLOSE “RAY” (regulator, air hole, yellow gas knob)
2. Secure HOSE 13
3. Check everything before starting!
4. Yellow knob>> match >> regulator >> air hole
5. When in doubt, turn off yellow gas knob.
ROLE TASK
RECORDER Will have special practice, demonstrate the use of the Bunsen burner to the class, recheck
everything/ procedures for safety, bring the worksheet in behalf of the group

REPORTER Cleaning the nichrome wires with HCl, check that there will no longer be colored flames
(Test for nichrome wire) before rinsing it with distilled water
COLLECTOR Flame test for Substance A and B

GOPHER 1 Get the chemicals. No excess chemicals!

Flame test for Substance C
GOPHER 2 Flame test for Substance D
Dispose chemicals, Substance C should NOT be thrown in the sink! It has a special
container because it reacts violently with water.
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Let’s check our

 demonstrate the proper way of

utilizing the Bunsen burner with
safety precaution