Bunsen Burner Safety Quiz

What should you do with long hair when using a Bunsen burner?

• Tie it back

• Leave it loose

• Wear a hat

• Wear a hairnet

What type of clothing should you avoid wearing when using a Bunsen burner?

• Loose or bulky clothing

• Tight-fitting clothing

• Lab coat

Can you heat inflammable materials on a Bunsen burner?

• No

• Yes, but with caution

• Yes, as long as they are small

• Yes, as long as they are wet

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Why should you hold the barrel of the Bunsen burner at the bottom?

• Because the top will get too hot

• To make it easier to carry

• To adjust the flame height

• To turn it off safely

What should you do with the Bunsen burner when it is lit?

• Never leave it unattended

• Move it closer to flammable materials

• Hold it at the top

• Heat inflammable objects

What should you be aware of before using a Bunsen burner?

• Emergency exits and safety equipment locations

• The temperature of the lab

• The type of gas used

• The size of the flame

What is the first step to light a Bunsen burner?

• Attach the hose to the gas line

• Turn on the gas

• Close the air inlet

• Generate sparks with a flint

How should you adjust the gas needle valve to open it?

• Turn it clockwise slightly

• Turn it counter clockwise completely

• Turn it counter clockwise slightly

• Turn it clockwise completely

What should you do with the flint before turning on the gas?

• Practice generating sparks

• Attach it to the Bunsen burner

• Clean it with water

• Replace it with a new one

What color should the flame be when the Bunsen burner is lit?

• Yellow and orange

• Blue and green

• Red and purple

• White and black