Air hole open=steadyAir hole closed= not steady.Why?Lack of oxygen makes the flame unsteady when the hole is closed as oxygen is used for burning.
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Yes, when the air hole of a Bunsen burner is closed, it can produce a roaring or buzzing sound due to incomplete combustion of the gas. This can result in a build-up of unburned gas that ignites intermittently, creating noise.
This is the roaring flame. It is characterised by a light blue triangle in the middle and it is the only flame of the 3 which makes a noise. It is approximately 700°C.
When the air hole of a Bunsen burner is closed, the flame will be yellow and sooty. This occurs because without sufficient air supply, incomplete combustion of the gas produces a sooty flame.
When the air hole on a Bunsen burner is closed, it restricts the flow of air into the burner. This can result in incomplete combustion of the gas, leading to a yellow, sooty flame instead of a blue, clean flame. Adjusting the air hole allows for the correct air-to-fuel ratio, producing an efficient and clean flame for heating or sterilizing purposes.
The movable part of a Bunsen burner is called the air hole or air vent. By adjusting the air hole, you can control the amount of oxygen mixing with the gas, which in turn affects the type of flame produced by the burner.
The feature that allowed the Bunsen burner to generate a hot flame is the adjustable air vent at the bottom of the burner. By controlling the amount of air entering the burner, the user can regulate the combustion process to produce a hot and clean flame for various scientific experiments and heating applications.
To turn off a Bunsen burner, first close the air hole at the base of the burner by turning the metal collar clockwise until it's fully closed. Then turn the gas knob on the burner clockwise until it stops to shut off the gas supply. Let the burner cool down before handling it.