Using a Bunsen Burner

 Aim: To demonstrate how to heat a liquid inside a test tube. 

Equipment: Bunsen burner, Heatproof mat, Lighter, test tube, tube tongs and safety glasses.

Method:

1. Light the Bunsen Burner.

2. Fill your test tube to approximately Sml water.

3. Turn the collar at the Bunsen so the flame is blue.

4. Holding the test tube with the test tube tongs, tilt the test tube on a 45 degree angle and place the bottem of the test tube into the flame Ensure that the mouth of the test tube is not poring towords anyone.