Question

why is a wit's gauze placed under glass apparatus when heated​

Answer 1

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The primary purpose of a wire gauze mat is to support a container (such as a beaker or an Erlenmeyer flask) while it is being heated. The gauze mat also helps with an even distribution of heat as the bunsen burner flame passes through the gauze to the container.

Answer 2

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wire gauze usually used to keep glass beakers and flasks from breaking due to heat shock .

This creates stress that can eventually cause the glass to break . when a Bunsen burner is used , a piece of wire gauze is often placed between the beaker / flask and a ring that is used to hold the beaker .

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