Fireworks, candles, and campfires all produce heat and light when they burn. Burning is a chemical reaction. Where does the energy to start this reaction come from?

Question

A
Oxygen in the air

B
A lit match or fuse

C
The force of gravity

D
Nearby air pressure

Answer 1

The energy to start the burning reaction primarily comes from a lit match or fuse. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B: A lit match or fuse