Question
(a) State two differences between luminous flame and non-luminous flame
(b) It is advisable to set a Bunsen burner to luminous flame prior to an experiment. Explain
(b) It is advisable to set a Bunsen burner to luminous flame prior to an experiment. Explain
Answer
a)Luminous flame produces soot while non- luminous flame does not.
Luminous flame is yellow in colour while non- luminous flame is blue in colour
b) The luminous flame is moderately hot and is clearly visible hence no danger is posed
Luminous flame is yellow in colour while non- luminous flame is blue in colour
b) The luminous flame is moderately hot and is clearly visible hence no danger is posed