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Differences in the Flames of a Bunsen Burner

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Differences in the Flames of a Bunsen Burner

Question

The diagram below shows the appearance of two pieces of paper placed in different parts of a non-luminous flame of a Bunsen burner and removed quickly before they caught fire.
Chemistry Question

(a) What do the experiments show about the outer region of the flame?
(b) From the above experiment, which part of the flame is better to use for heating? Give a reason

Answer

(a) It is very hot.
(b) The upper part. Because all the gases undergo complete combustion.