Question

When we burn a matchstick, chemical energy is released in the form of heat and light.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of an atom or molecule.
2. A matchstick has chemical energy stored in its atoms and molecules.
3. The chemical energy of a matchstick is converted into heat and light when a matchstick is burnt.

Hence, when we burn a matchstick, chemical energy is released in the form of heat and light.