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Bunsen Burner Safety

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  • You need to move a hot object. Should you use your bare hands?
    → No. Use appropriate equipment such as tongs.
  • What connects the Bunsen burner to the gas tap?
    Rubber hose
  • What should you do when you finish using the Bunsen burner?
    Turn off the gas.
  • Your experiment catches fire. What should you do?
    Tell the teacher immediately and follow their instructions.
  • What colour is the safety flame?
    Yellow.
  • Should you touch a Bunsen burner after it has been heated?
    No.
  • You smell gas before lighting the burner. What should you do?
    Do not light it. Tell a teacher.
  • What should you do with long hair before using a Bunsen burner?
    Tie it back.
  • What happens when you open the air hole?
    → The flame becomes blue and hotter.
  • What is a Bunsen burner used for?
    Heating things.
  • Should you leave a Bunsen burner unattended?
    No
  • What happens when you close the air hole?
    → The flame becomes yellow and cooler.
  • What does a Bunsen burner use as fuel?
    Gas
  • Should you wear loose clothing near a Bunsen burner?
    No
  • What should you wear to protect your eyes?
    Safety Glasses
  • What colour is the hottest Bunsen burner flame?
    Blue
  • Your friend is wearing loose sleeves near the burner. What should they do?
    Roll up/tuck in loose clothing
  • What do you adjust to change the amount of air entering the burner?
    The air hole/collar
  • What should you check before using a Bunsen burner?
    Check that the equipment and hose are safe and not damaged.
  • Which flame should be used for heating?
    Blue flame.
  • Your Bunsen burner hose has a crack in it. Should you use it?
    No.
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