Why do you turn the gas tap off immediately if your Bunsen burner goes out?

Answer 1

If the chimney is hot, it indicates that combustion is occurring inside it, not above it. If the combustion continues toward the source, it will explode, and you'll have a bad day.

Answer 2

The Bunsen burner is important especially in heating because this can help in making experiments , in boiling water in test tubes , in determining the best flame to be used in the laboratory , and because , there are experiments that need heat and it is essential for all laboratories :)

Answer 3

it was invented by a scientist named ?Earl Bunsen. It is used primarily for a cheap way to use propane / natural gas as a controlled burn and controlled temperature device in the Science labs for experiments needing such a controlled and safe burn in a safe manner.

Answer 4

Because gas will escape into the air, making more dangerous air.

Answer 5

Gas continues to leak into the room uncombusted ,,,turning the room into a giant Bomb. If you were outside I guess you would be ok.

Answer 6

To avoid a fire or explosion caused by the released gas.

Answer 7

To prevent a strike back

Answer 8

because the oxygen supply is stopped

Answer 9

To avoid fires and burns.

Answer 10

In theory delaying lighting the gas could cause a small explosion but it would have to be left on for a while to do this. When we had the old style gas fires it was quite common to turn the gas on first which would free up both hands to light the match. As long as this was done quickly there was never a problem.