Air hole closed
Flame is yellow, smoky and luminous
Always light the Bunsen burner with the air-hole closed

Air hole open
Flame is hot, blue and roaring
Do not heat things in the pale blue area as it is not so hot
The hottest part of the flame is just above the pale blue cone.

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