5 types of energy a match has when its lit

When a match is lit, it exhibits several types of energy as it burns. Here are five types:

**Chemical Energy**: Before the match is lit, it contains stored chemical energy in the form of the materials (wood, phosphorus, etc.) making up the matchstick and the match head. This energy is released during combustion.

**Heat Energy**: When the match is ignited, it produces heat as a result of the exothermic chemical reaction. This heat energy is what allows the match to sustain flame and can be felt when held close to the skin.

**Light Energy**: The burning of the match generates visible light as a byproduct of the combustion process. The flame emits light energy, which is why we can see the flame.

**Kinetic Energy**: While this might be less obvious, as the gases produced by the burning match expand and rise (convection currents), there can be kinetic energy associated with the movement of these gas particles.

**Sound Energy**: When a match is struck and ignited, there is a slight sound produced (a small "strike" noise). This is an example of sound energy resulting from the rapid chemical reaction and movement of air.

These forms of energy illustrate the various ways energy is transformed and manifested when a match burns.