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.
When striking a match, the chemical energy stored in the match-head is transformed into heat and light energy.
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.
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.
The friction that occurs when striking a match to light a fire is kinetic friction. As the match head is rubbed against the rough surface of the matchbox, heat is produced due to the friction, causing the match to ignite and light the fire.
No, a safety match requires a specific treated striking surface to ignite. If you try to light it on an untreated surface, it will not ignite.
A match can be ignited by striking it against a rough surface, such as the striking strip on the matchbox.
Exothermic because the fire or spark created by striking the match is releasing energy
When striking a match, the chemical energy stored in the match-head is transformed into heat and light energy.
Striking a match is an example of an endothermic reaction. It is also an example of simple combustion and a chemical reaction.
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.
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.
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.
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Striking a match initiates a chemical reacftion (burning). The proximity of the Bunsen burner has nothing to do with it.
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.
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.
He kept striking out.