Question

Using your handout on science safety rules, in each of the following situations, write "yes" if the proper safety procedures are being followed and "no" if they are not.Then give a reason for your answer. Bubba cannot find matches to light his Bunsen burner.The student next to him picks up a lighted burner and says, "Here, you can use my flame to light your burner."

Answer 1

No, carrying a lighted Bunsen burner to light another burner does not follow proper safety procedures as it poses a fire hazard and fails to follow guidelines like ensuring proper ventilation and not leaving an open flame unattended.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, the proper safety procedures are not being followed. Sharing a flame by carrying a lighted Bunsen burner to another workstation is dangerous and violates multiple safety guidelines. Specifically, it fails to ensure proper ventilation, which could be compromised by moving an open flame around the room, and it neglects the rule to never leave an open flame unattended. According to the handouts, it is important to follow all safety guidelines, including tucking in loose clothing and tying back long hair when working with an open flame, but walking with a lighted burner also increases the risk of igniting loose clothing or hair.