Final answer:
Baking cookies and burning a match both involve chemical changes, but differ in their duration, desired outcomes, and the light emitted due to different combustion conditions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The changes observed in baking cookies are similar to those seen when a match burns in the sense that both involve chemical changes. The dough in cookies undergoes a chemical transformation due to the heat in the oven, resulting in a different taste, color, and texture. Similarly, a burning match undergoes a combustion reaction that results in a chemical alteration, as the wood and chemicals ignite to form new substances like ash and gases, along with the emission of heat and light.
However, there are differences between these changes. In a cookie, the change is typically desired and controlled, aimed at creating a palatable product, while the burning match is a rapid, exothermic reaction that is often short-lived and can be a safety hazard if not managed properly. Moreover, the light emitted when a match burns tends to be orange due to the incomplete combustion of materials whereas a gas stove burns with a blue light, indicating more complete combustion likely due to higher oxygen levels and/or different fuel composition.