Question

Why does a match stick not burn of its own?

Answer 1

Answer:

A matchstick does not catch fire and burn onits own at room temperature because theignition temperature of matchstick is higher than the room temperature. ... If kerosene isheated little it will catch fire easily because kerosene oil has a comparatively low ignition temperature which is reached even on little heating.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Match stick does not burn on its own because temperature is less than the ignition temperature. On stricking with the walls of match box, sufficient amount of heat is produced due to friction which raises the ignition temperature of the chemicals on the match stick and thus burns.