Bunsen Burner & Glassware Safety Flashcards
1
Q
What should you use to heat volatile chemicals?
A
heating mantle or steam bath
2
Q
Name 2 basic parts of a Bunsen Burner
A
1) valve
2) rubber hose
3) air inlets (extra just in case)
3
Q
How do you turn off a Bunsen Burner?
A
Turn off the gas by closing the valve
4
Q
What is the hottest part of the flame?
A
The tip of the inner core
5
Q
How do you secure an Erlenmeyer flask to the ring stand?
A
With a clamp
6
Q
How do you hold a test tube when heating it directly?
A
Hold it at an angle while moving it back and forth, hold away from yourself and others
7
Q
Should you heat open or closed containers?
A
Open
8
Q
How do you hold hot glassware?
A
With beaker tongs
