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When a match is struck, the friction between the match head and the striking surface produces heat, igniting the match head due to the heat-sensitive chemicals present. This process requires work to break the chemical bonds in the match head and generate enough heat for combustion to occur.

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What can be used to ignite a match?

A match can be ignited by striking it against a rough surface, such as the striking strip on the matchbox.


Is striking a match exothermic or endothermic?

Exothermic because the fire or spark created by striking the match is releasing energy


What are the energy transformations in striking a match?

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What is striking an match example of?

Striking a match is an example of an endothermic reaction. It is also an example of simple combustion and a chemical reaction.


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.


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Striking a match against a matchbox involves frictional force. This force is generated when the rough surface of the match head rubs against the striking surface of the matchbox, producing enough heat to ignite the chemicals in the match. The friction converts kinetic energy from the motion of striking into thermal energy, leading to combustion.


What type of change is striking a match?

Striking a match is a physical change because it can be reversed by extinguishing the flame. The chemical composition of the match does not change during this process.


Is striking a match a thermal energy?

Yup.


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Striking a match initiates a chemical reacftion (burning). The proximity of the Bunsen burner has nothing to do with it.


How does striking a match produce heat?

When a match is struck, friction between the match head and the striking surface generates heat. This heat then ignites the chemicals in the match head, triggering a chemical reaction that produces more heat as the match burns.


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.


Why did the match quit playing baseball?

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