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That depends on whether you are considering the work done to overcome the force of static friction between the match head and the striking paper.
Other than that, as I understand it, after you have heated part of the chemical compound on the match head sufficiently so that it combusts, the heat it outputs then affects the chemicals in close proximity heating them to the point of combustion. I'm not sure you could consider that chemical reaction to be work done, but you could argue it outputs energy.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe friction strike anywhere match has active ingredients in the match head of phophorus sesquisulfide, P4S3 (which initiates combustion) and potassium chlorate as an additional oxidant.
The safety match has red phosphorus (allotrope of phosphorus) on the box with abrasive and binding agents, and potassium chlorate in the head with various binders.
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∙ 6y agoThis reaction is an oxidation reaction.
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How can a convex lens light a match stick if held towards the sun?
The lens concentrates the sun's rays into a tiny point of heat, which causes a match or other combustible material to ignite.
When a match stick is burned what will happen?
Among other things:* You'll no longer have a match stick.* The wood of the match stick will convert to smoke; among other things, CO2 will be produced.* In the process, some oxygen will be used up.
How a burning match stick produce sound when it dipped in water?
The burning match stick produces a sound because of the heat its flames are producing. The snuffing of the fire produces a tiny bit of steam, which make the hissing sound.
When you hit a wall with a stick what is the equal but opposite reaction?
While swinging the stick you have created potential energy within the stick's swing. This potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the stick contacts the wall; but as the wall does not move, or moves quite neglibly, the kinetic energy is converted into loud sound energy. Nevertheless, not all of the kinetic energy is converted: the stick itself reacts, and there is a severe vibration that 'backfires' through the stick itself, if it is still held. In some cases, the stick will break. There is also a miniscule reaction-vibration through the wall itself. Additionally, what is not converted to any of these other energies is converted into heat energy at the point where the stick contacted the wall - both, on the stick and on the wall.
What happens when a slab sinks?
Slab pull occurs when two plates stick together.
Why is a match stick lightened on rubbing it on the rough side provided on side of match box?
Friction, which produces heat. The tip of the match is designed to ignite at low temps.
Is there any work done when you ignite a match stick?
Yes the end of the match is being rubbed on the material on the side of the match box causing enough friction to start the match burning.
Why match stick sparks rapidly and then fire gone slowly?
the included fuel and oxidant are quickly used up but last long enough to ignite the stick
What happens if you hold an ice-cream stick with a pair of tongs and move it in and out the luminous flame ten times?
does the stick ignite quickly/
Is there any work done when you ignite the match stick?
work_done = force x distance In igniting a match a force is applied to push the match a distance along the box, thus work is done.
Why does a match stick light when rubbed on a rough surface?
When a match stick is rubbed on a rough surface, the friction creates heat. The heat then ignites the chemicals on the match head, specifically the phosphorus and sulfur, which undergo a chemical reaction with the oxygen in the air. This reaction produces a flame, causing the match stick to light.
How can a convex lens light a match stick if held towards the sun?
The lens concentrates the sun's rays into a tiny point of heat, which causes a match or other combustible material to ignite.
What will happen when you ignite the alcohol with a lighted match stick?
Ether is very flammable, and if you were going to light it on fire, although not suggested, you should use something other than a match stick. If you're going to light it on fire, for whatever reason, you should be as far away as humanly possible.
Would burning of matchstick be a chemical reaction?
yes it will be a chemical reaction..as the head of the match stick is being oxidized to burn. so here the oxidation reaction will take place.
Is it possible to stick a match in your nose?
Of course it's possible to stick a match up your nose, but why would anyone want to do that?Now, if you meant "strike a match inside your nose", then that sounds much more reasonable.Matches need enough friction to ignite the chemicals on the match head. It is unlikely that the mucous membranes inside your nose have enough friction. Besides...the chemicals on a match head should not come in contact with any part of your face.
What happen when you placed a lightened match near the mouth of the test tube?
its obvious that the chemical reaction of the match sets the stick of wood on fire but if you put it in a test tube full of water it will reach its full potential of burning and simply go out the is written by Jesse page
When you drop the stick on the reaction is?
Dropping the stick on the reaction is measuring how long that reaction can go.
