Today for science we learnt how to use the bunsen burner by ourselves. we had to set the flames in different colours to complete our task. We had to work in pairs of three but there would of been one person alone so Genica went went with Natalia while I went with Ella. It was really fun to use the bunsen burners because Last year we were allowed to come and see what Hornby High could offer to us and we used them and changed the flames colours to Green, Blue, Yellow or Red. While completing the checklist that we had to tick off while using the bunsen burner Mr Palmer signed our Bunsen Burner Licences so we could use the bunsen burners with no problem. Here is the checklist and my Bunsen burner Licence.
Bunsen Burner Checklist.
Rules:
1. The location of the lab fire extinguisher and safety blanket is known.
2. Safety Glasses were worn
3.Long hair was tied back and loose items of clothing tucked away.
4.The bunsen Burner was placed on a heat resistance surface
5. The bunsen burner is not too close to the edge of the desk.
6.The burner was connected to the gas tap correctly.
7.The rubber tubing was checked for cracks or leaks.
8.The air hole on the bunsen burner was closed before lighting
9.The splint was lit before the gas was turned on.
10. The splint was positioned correctly while the gas was turned on.
11.The student can adjust the flame safely.
Bunsen Burner Licence.
