Bunsen Burner and Lab Safety

When heating a test tube over a bunsen burner, it should be

• held pointing straight up to ensure it heats up evenly and not moving it around

• held at an angle toward you so you can see in, moving it around slightly to ensure it doesn't overheat

• held at an angle away from you as that is safer, moving it around slightly to ensure it doesn't boil over

• held at an angle away from you as that is safer, and not moving

What is a gauze mat used for?

• frisbee in the lab when you are bored

• a drink coaster

• supports a beaker while it's heating

• supports a beaker while it's heating AND spreads heat evenly

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What should you do if you accidentally break glassware?

• Tell your teacher immediately, then begin sweeping it up

• Immediately begin to sweep the glass up to prevent anyone getting hurt

• Tell your teacher immediately, do not try to clean it up

• Don't tell anyone and hope you don't get in trouble

You are heating solids over a bunsen burner. You run out of test tubes to use, it is okay to use a conical flask. True or false?

• True

• False

• True, only if there are no test tubes left to use

PPE that you may be required to wear when conducting an experiment in the lab.

• Safety glasses

• Apron

• Hair tie to keep hair up

• Gloves

Who invented the Bunsen Burner?

• Albert Einstein

• Robert Bunsen

• George Burner

• Charles Darwin

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Which part of the Bunsen flame is the hottest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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When the air hole is closed, what color is the flame?

• Yellow/Orange

• Dark and Light Blue

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Where is the flame the hottest?

• Top (Yellow)

• Middle (Blue)

• Bottom (light blue)

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Name this part of the Bunsen Burner: A

• Barrel

• Collar

• Air Hole

• Base