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1. Why is it necessary to wire gauze on an iron ring when using a beaker/flask t

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Question

1. Why is it necessary to wire gauze on an iron ring when using a beaker/flask to heat or boil liquids? What would you use to secure the beaker/ flask from falling? 2.Whic measuring equipment would you use to get a more accurate volume of liquids: A beaker, an Erlenmeyer flask, or a graduated cylinder? Give your reason for using such equipment(s). 3.What does a yellow flame in the Bunsen burner indicate? How can this be corrected? 4. Why use a funnel to transfer large volume of liquid from one container to another?

Explanation / Answer

1) The wire gauze (usually with a ceramic insert) provides more heating . The beaker or flask could by secured by using a clamp attached to the ring stand above the ring supporting the wire gauze and flask.