WONDER #1640: What Makes a Match Light?

Question 1 of 3

Striking a match is necessary to create what?

  1. friction
  2. fission
  3. fusion
  4. momentum

Question 2 of 3

A match head contains powdered what that helps provide friction when striking?

  1. milk
  2. sugar
  3. wax
  4. glass

Question 3 of 3

What is the oxidizing agent in a match?

  1. potassium chlorate
  2. chlorine
  3. dihydrogen oxide
  4. ferrous oxide

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