Name, Per., Date, Due date: 2/6 Bunsen Burner

• Purpose– To learn the following about a Bunsen burner:

1. how to light and adjust the flame (very hot and very cold)

2. the hottest part of the flame 3. identify chemical solutions by their flame color4. cut and fire polish an 18 cm glass stirring rod

• Materials– Bunsen burner– paper clips– striker– chemical solutions– safety goggles

That really hurt.

• Bunsen Burner Diagram

– air intake: adjustable; controls amount of oxygen

– combustion nozzle: gas and air mix to ignite

– barrel: turn this to adjust air intake– gas valve: adjustable; controls amount of

gas entering burner– base: holds up Bunsen burner– gas jet: small hole that gas goes through

• Conclusion (address the 3 topics in the purpose)1. colors of chemical when burned

2. how to light and adjust the burner

3. hot part of the flame

4. (no conclusion necessary)