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ViviA wire loop is heated in a Bunsen burner to sterilize it before use in microbiological procedures, such as inoculating cultures. Heating the loop to red-hot temperatures helps to kill any microorganisms present on the loop, reducing the risk of contamination during experiments.
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What should be handled directly after being over a Bunsen burner?
the iron ring, the wire mesh over the ring, the beaker or whatever else was being heated. There are special tongs for most types of glassware or porcelain objects that are heated over a Bunsen burner.
What should you never dispense of near an open flame?
the iron ring, the wire mesh over the ring, the beaker or whatever else was being heated. There are special tongs for most types of glassware or porcelain objects that are heated over a Bunsen burner.
What is the evidence that indicates that only physical changes occur when a platinum wire is heated in a Bunsen burner flame?
The evidence that indicates only physical changes occur when a platinum wire is heated in a Bunsen burner flame includes the fact that the platinum wire does not combine with oxygen or any other element in the flame to form a new substance, and the wire retains its chemical properties after cooling down. The color change of the wire due to heating is a reversible physical change, and the wire can be restored to its original state without any alteration in its composition.
What is the wire called that connects the Bunsen burner to the gas tap?
it's hardly a wire, more of a tube I would say
What is the metal mesh called that that is used to prevent glassware from cracking when heated with a Bunsen burner?
The metal mesh is called a wire gauze or a wire mesh. It is placed on top of the tripod to evenly distribute the heat from the Bunsen burner and prevent direct contact between the glassware and the flame, reducing the risk of thermal shock and cracking.
