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Why does opening the air-hole on a Bunsen burner change the flame?

April 26, 2017air-hole bunsen burner flame opening

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Why does opening the air-hole on a Bunsen burner change the flame?

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Because you are letting air in, without air it’s usually the flame will just burn out, but in a Bunsen burner’s case the flame will just end up roaring, because there’s plenty of air going around the room your in but not from the base of the flames, it’s like it is rushing to get air.