Multiple choice

Why does a matchstick not catches fire on its own at room temperature?

  1. This is because its ignition temperature is to high to burn.

  2. This is because its ignition temperature is too low to burn.

  3. This is because it never burns in the presence of light and air.

  4. This is because oxygen supply is too low at room temperature.
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Explanation

A matchstick does not catch fire until its temperature is raised to its ignition temperature and the ignition temperature of this type of substance is higher than room temperature.

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