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Because more air is able to fuel the flame's reaction; the collar at the bottom of the tube is adjusted so more air can mix with the gas before combustion, the flame will burn hotter.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause when the collar is open fully there is more air coming inside
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∙ 11y agoOpening the air hole results in more flow of air / oxygen and hence the temperature of the flame increases.
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∙ 11y agoNo closing the air valve creates the opposite effect, it cools the flame. The ideal flame is a roaring blue flame with an inner cone.
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∙ 13y agobecause there is a lot of oxygen flowing into the flame
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∙ 12y agoThe temperature of the flame on a bunsen burner increases when the air hole is opened because it has more oxygen, and therefore there is a faster reaction, resulting in a higher temperature.
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∙ 6y agoThe intake of air is controlled in this way.
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∙ 6y agoThe flame is blue.
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How can you make a flame hotter on a Bunsen burner?
Turn the collar and the flame will get hotter
Why is a blue flame hotter than an orage on a Bunsen burner?
cuz ur tubby
What is another name for the Bunsen burner?
you would use the safety flame when not heating anything because the blue flame is for heating because its hotter than yellow.
How does adjusting the barrel on the Bunsen burner affects the flame?
The bottom of a Bunsen burner contains holes that allow air flow. When there is no air flow, the temperature of the flame will be hotter. With the holes wide open, the flame will not be as hot.
Why did Robert Bunsen create the Bunsen burner?
A man named Michael Faraday created and invented the Bunsen Burner, Robert Bunsen improved it by making the flame cleaner, hotter and non luminous. The Bunsen Burner was named after him, but that does not mean he made it.
How can you make a Bunsen burner hotter?
By using the correct ratio of oxygen and fuel mixture. Opening the air hole in the Bunsen burner increase the oxygen which helps the flame burner hotter .
How can you make a flame hotter on a Bunsen burner?
Turn the collar and the flame will get hotter
What is the use of a flame on a Bunsen burner?
its hotter than a yellow flame
Where is the flame hotter on the Bunsen burner?
The tip of the inner flame is the hottest.
Why is the blue flame of the Bunsen burner most commonly used?
because it's hotter.
Why is a blue flame hotter than an orage on a Bunsen burner?
cuz ur tubby
Why must you close the air hole of the Bunsen burner when you are not heating anything?
Because, with the air-hole open, the burner creates a pale blue, much hotter flame - which is difficult to see. Closing the hole creates a yellow flame which is easier to see.
Why is the blue flame on the Bunsen burner used for heating?
It's hotter than the yellow flame.
What is another name for the Bunsen burner?
you would use the safety flame when not heating anything because the blue flame is for heating because its hotter than yellow.
Why would opening the air hole of a Bunsen burner makes the flame hotter?
Because your letting in Oxygen.
How does adjusting the barrel on the Bunsen burner affects the flame?
The bottom of a Bunsen burner contains holes that allow air flow. When there is no air flow, the temperature of the flame will be hotter. With the holes wide open, the flame will not be as hot.
What kind of flame are produced by the Bunsen burner?
The two types of flames a Bunsen burner can produce are a luminous, yellow flame and a "roaring" blue flame. The blue flame is much hotter than the yellow flame.
