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The symbol for a Bunsen burner is a small circle with lines emanating from it, representing flames.
The Bunsen burner was invented by German chemist Robert Wilhelm Bunsen in the 19th century. It is a common laboratory tool used for heating, sterilizing, and combustion reactions in scientific experiments.
He was a pioneer in Photo Chemistry and also in Organoarsenic chemistry
The Bunsen Burner is named after RW Bunsen because he played a key role in popularizing its use in laboratories for heating and sterilization purposes. Although Heinrich Desaga actually invented the burner, Bunsen's improvements and advocacy led to its widespread adoption and recognition in the scientific community.
No, Robert Bunsen did not invent the Bunsen burner. It was actually invented by Michael Faraday in the 19th century. The Bunsen burner is named after Bunsen as he helped popularize its use in laboratories.