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When a match is struck and a flame is ignited where does the energy from the fire come from and where does it go?
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∙ 10y ago
Burning is an exothermic chemical reaction; heat is released in the atmosphere.
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∙ 7y ago
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How does flame occur on a match?
Friction!!
How do you light a used match?
Hold it over a naked flame.
What is an example of how to supply activation energy to begin a reaction?
Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy needed for the reactants to get converted to products. It can be supplied as heat energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, and light energy.
Why does it take time for a match stick to ignite in a non-luminous flame?
A non-luminous flame is a flame colored blue, and is undergoing almost-perfect or perfect combustion. Matchsticks emit luminous flames, which burn red to yellow and aren't as perfect. Matches take a second to reach full flame when put in a Bunsen burner (which emits a non-luminous flame) because the ignition of the match normally is based on the spark produced by swiping the match, which produces massive heat in a split moment. With the Bunsen burner, it takes a second for the match to reach the heat level required for ignition.
What type of energy transformation does burning match represents?
A match burning is an example of chemical energy transitioning to light and heat energy.
What type of energy does a match use?
when a match is struck the friction caused is actually the electromagnetic force of the molecules which make up the match stick and the surface struck against. The electrons within the atoms of the match stick repel against the surfaces electrons and causes excitement within the atoms of the match stick. The excitement is actually heat and the kerosene on the end of the match ignites into a flame. The flame is excited electrons. They have so much energy that they are able to escape the attractive force from the nucleus. The reason why the flame is hot is because of the energy the escaping electrons carry. As for the energy, It would be the kinetic energy of the electrons. Suppose you could call that chemical energy but that's really just kinetic energy.
What energy takes place in a matchstick?
Initially the plain old match stick is heated by frictional forces as the match is struck. This heat ignited the compound on the match head with the required temperature of ignition is reached. The heat transfer process is conduction. The lit match emits heat energy by radiation. It also will produce heating of the air by conduction and convection.
Are there two energies to strike a match?
Yes - mechanical energy to scrape the match along the side of the box, and then chemical energy to feed the flame.
How look the flame of matchstick?
A matchstick is a small wooden stick or stiff paper coated with material that can be ignited by striking the match against a suitable surface. The match head usually contains phosphorus or phorphorus sesquisulfide.
When you strike a match what do you provide that enables the flame to appear?
D) activation energy
What are match strikers made out of?
A match striker is the top of the match when struck with an abrasive surface will combust and product a flame. The chemical used on the tip of the match is red phosphorus.
What is a gun ignited by a match called?
Matchlock
How hot does a match flame get?
A match is a small wooden stick with a special head that lights when struck against a specific surface. Match flames can reach between 1,100 and 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is a burning match a example of physical energy into chemical energy?
There are many energy changes which take place when burning a match. First, kinetic or movement energy is used to scrape the match. Then, the chemical energy stored in the match becomes heat energy of the flame. I am not familiar with your use of the term physical energy, but if by this you mean kinetic energy then yes this would be an example of physical energy into chemical energy.
What kind of energy does an unlit match have?
Potential energy, released when the match is struck.
When the match stick is struck against the match box it gets lit what energy is converted into light and heat?
Kinetic
Which type of energy transformation is involved in a match being struck and lit?
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