The wood in a match is made up of cellulose,which is a polymer of glucose molecules.When you light the match,heat and light are given off,indicating that a ________ reaction is occurring.

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An exergonic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity. When a match is lit, the cellulose in the wood undergoes an exergonic reaction with oxygen from the air, releasing energy in the form of heat and light.

The Wood in a Match Is Made Up of Cellulose,which