Question

Karina strikes a match to light a candle. Explain what type of reaction the burning match represents in terms of energy

Answer 1

A burning match represents an exothermic reaction. The chemicals release energy in the form of heat and light as the reaction progresses.

Answer 2

Burning match represents exothermic reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Exothermic reaction:These are the reaction which releases energy into the surroundings.

Endothermic reaction:These are the reaction which absorbs energy from the surroundings.

Burning of the match stick is an Exothermic reaction.This is because amount of energy required to burn the match is very less than of the energy given out by the match on burning.

Input Energy < Output Energy