Strikeless Matches

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Channel: sciencefix · 2011 · Education

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Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.  A hot plate provides the activation energy needed to start a chemical reaction between the matches and oxygen gas.

producer: Darren Fix

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