It is important in this practical activity to safely use a Bunsen burner and a water bath ... funnel into a conical flask. 5. Add the reaction mixture from the beaker to the filter paper.

Ethanol is flammable. It may ignite when heating to boiling point if using a naked flame. Do not heat over a Bunsen burner. Use a beaker of hot water as a water bath. Hazard Ethanol is flammable.