When you first strike a match, there is activation energy in the form of heat which is formed through friction when the match head rubs against the matchbook. Once this energy is created, a chemical reaction takes place between the chemicals on the match head and the oxygen in the air. When this occurs, there is an exothermic chemical reaction in the form of both HEAT and LIGHT.
When a match is lit, the chemical energy stored in the match head is converted into thermal energy (heat) and light energy. This causes an increase in the thermal energy and light energy stored in the surroundings.
A burning match produces thermal energy, in the form of heat and light, due to the combustion reaction of the match head with oxygen in the air.
When a match is struck, mechanical energy from the friction between the match head and the striking surface is converted into thermal energy from the heat production that ignites the match head. This thermal energy is then transformed into light and heat energy as the match continues to burn.
The total amount of energy remains constant, but it is transformed from chemical energy in the match head to thermal energy (heat) and electromagnetic energy (light) when the match is lit. This is an example of energy conservation in a closed system.
When striking a match, the chemical energy stored in the match-head is transformed into heat and light energy.
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Chemical energy, stored in the match.
Initially, chemical energy. This is converted mainly to heat, and some light.
When a match is lit, the chemical energy stored in the match head is converted into thermal energy (heat) and light energy. This causes an increase in the thermal energy and light energy stored in the surroundings.
A burning match produces thermal energy, in the form of heat and light, due to the combustion reaction of the match head with oxygen in the air.
When a match is struck, mechanical energy from the friction between the match head and the striking surface is converted into thermal energy from the heat production that ignites the match head. This thermal energy is then transformed into light and heat energy as the match continues to burn.
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.
The total amount of energy remains constant, but it is transformed from chemical energy in the match head to thermal energy (heat) and electromagnetic energy (light) when the match is lit. This is an example of energy conservation in a closed system.
When a match burns, the chemical energy stored in the match head is converted into heat and light energy through a combustion reaction. This process releases energy in the form of heat and light, allowing the match to ignite and burn.
When striking a match, the chemical energy stored in the match-head is transformed into heat and light energy.
When you light a match, the energy transformation that occurs is chemical energy being converted into thermal energy (heat) through a combustion reaction. The heat generated is sufficient to ignite the match head, causing it to burn and produce light.
Burning a match represents a chemical energy transformation. The potential energy stored in the match's chemical bonds is converted into thermal energy, light, and sound energy when it is burned.