How to Light a Bunsen Burner ⚗️

 Hello Everyone!

Today in science we have been learning how to light a Bunsen Burner. We had to write a blog post with instructions. Then use the instructions we wrote to light the Bunsen Burner safely.

Aim: I want to find out how to SAFELY light a Bunsen burner.

Method:

Equipment:

• Safety glasses 
• Lighter or matches
• Heatproof mat 
• Bunsen Burner 

Instructions:

1. Get  all of the equipment 
2. Put safety glasses on ( tie hair up, if long and take off any accessory or jackets).
3. Connect the hose to the gas tap.
4. Turn the collar to close the air hole.
5. Place safety mat under neath Bunsen burner.
6. Light your lighter/match over the Bunsen burner, and then turn gas on ( make sure your arm isn't over the Bunsen burner).
7. If finished with the fire turn gas off. 

Results:

🔥 Hands on Fire!🔥

Hello Everyone, 

This week in chemistry we have been learning how to set our hands on fire. We learnt how to write out instructions on a blog post. Here is the instructions:

Aim : I want to find out how to set my self on fire- SAFELY.

Method:

Equipment:

• Safety Glasses
• Large container of water
• Detergent (liquid soap)
• Hose
• Gas
• Lighter

Instructions:

1. Put safety glasses on
2. Collect equipment needed for experiment.
3. Fill the container with water,  about 2 cm deep.
4. Squeeze some detergent into container, and gently mix around. 
5. Connect the hose to the gas tap.
6. Turn on gas and bubble it into the water.
7. Tie hair back if long or long enough to tie up.
8. Roll up your sleeves (needs to go past elbows) ( take of any accessory's).
9. Wet hands and arms with water.
10. With two hands only scoop bubbles, but not the water.
11. Take two steps forward

                         13. Shape your hands into cups as you collect bubbles onto your hands 🤲.

                                                               14. light the bubbles

15. Once you feel nervous or don't want fire in you hands any more give a high five on both hands 👐.

Results in slideshow :

      

senses:

I felt my heart racing faster than I run.

I saw the fire burst up into the air.

I heard the class become surprised as the bubbles get lit.

I smelt burning logs from the woods. 

Safety in the Lab

 Rules:

1. You must follow the instructions given by the teacher.
2. You must not enter the lab without supervision/permission .
3.  Report any breakages.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times.
5.  Do not eat or drink in the lab. 
6. If you spill something, tell the teacher then clean it up.
7. Wash your hands after doing experiments.
8. A heatproof mat should always be used when heating.
9. If in doubt, ask the teacher.
10. Never taste or smell chemicals. 

1. Liquids do not go into the bins, because they go in the sink and the liquid can leak onto the floor if in the bin.

2. Solids do not go down the sink because it can get stuck or block the sink, they go into the bin if not used.

3. Wear safety glasses when you do experiments, to protect your eyes and face because you can get seriously hurt if not weaning them. 

4. Put your chair under the desk, and stand at the bench when you do experiments, because you can hurt others or even your self. 

5. Bags do not go on the desks, because you can get your bag covered in chemicals or get it caught on fire.

6. Long hair should be tied back, because your hair can catch on fire and burned.

7. Do not smell the chemicals, because you can pass out/ faint on the table or floor. 

8. Walk, don’t run around the room, because you can trip over and break a bone or any other body parts.

9. Do not eat or drink in the lab, because you can get chemicals on your hand and get sick.