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On what do you strike a match?
You strike a match on the rough strip on the side of the matchbox.
If you strike a safety match across an untreated striking surface will it light?
No, a safety match needs a specially treated striking surface to generate the necessary friction and ignite. Without the treated surface, the match will not light.
On what surfaces can you successfully strike a match?
You can successfully strike a match on rough surfaces like sandpaper, matchbox striker, or any surface with friction. Smooth surfaces like glass or metal may not work well.
Ignition of matches a chemical or physical change?
The ignition of matches is a chemical change because it involves a chemical reaction between the materials in the match head and the sulfur on the strike strip to produce heat and light. This reaction cannot be reversed to return the match to its original state.
What is the red bit on a match?
On a safety match (the kind you strike on a box) the red bit is primarily a compound called potassium chlorate. The strip on the box is red phosphorous. When you strike it on the box the two compounds create an explosive mixture which is then ignited by the heat and sparks produced by friction between the strip and the match head. Strike anywhere matches put the two compounds together on the match, the red is the phosphorous and the white tip is potassium chlorate. When you strike the match they mix and catch fire similar to striking a safety match on the box.
Why does a match not light the first time?
because the frictions isn't always strong enough to light the match when you strike it against the box hope that helps:D
Why dont maches always light the first time when you strike them?
Matches may not always light on the first strike due to factors like moisture, poor quality of the striking surface, or inadequate friction during the strike. The match head may require repeated contact to generate enough heat to ignite the chemicals, leading to successful ignition.
What can you do to light a match?
Strike it on a match box.
Can you strike a match on your skin and light it?
No, u can't.
How did Kevin light a match on the movie home alone by striking it on the brick?
it was a strike anywhere match
Why match burning a fast reaction?
the friction of the match causes the chemicals inside the match head to ignite...in cause as long as there is oxygen in the room the match will light as quick as you strike the match....in other words...the match only lights as fast as you can strike it
Which energy transformation takes place in a match head when light the match?
The mechanical energy used to strike a match is transformed first to thermal energy. The thermal energy causes the particles in the match to release stored chemical energy, which is transformed to thermal energy and the electromagnetic energy you see as light.
Describe the energy transformations that happen hen you strike a match?
When you strike a match, first the energy is chemical because of the chemcial on the tip of the match. Then, it is mechanical because your hand moves. Then it is thermal because the match lights on fire.
What temperature does it take to light a match in oil?
A typical strike-anywhere match head has an ignition temperature of 325°F.
What are the transformations of energy that take place when you strike a match and then light a candle?
When you strike a match, the mechanical energy from your hand is transformed into thermal energy from the friction, causing the match to ignite. Once the match ignites, the chemical potential energy stored in the match head is converted into thermal energy and light energy that starts the candle wick burning.
Is strike the match an idiom?
Yes because you are not actually hitting the match, just rubbing it sharply against the sandpaper.
Why does a match not light if you do not strike it hard enough?
A match needs a certain amount of force to ignite because the friction created by striking it generates enough heat to light the match head. If you don't strike it hard enough, there may not be sufficient friction to create the necessary heat for ignition.
