Which of the following is a spontaneous reaction at room temperature?

Correct answer: A. Lighting a matchstick

  • A. Lighting a matchstick
  • B. Boiling water
  • C. Removing sodium chloride from water
  • D. Increasing the height of a ball from the ground to an elevated table

Explanation

A spontaneous reaction is one that proceeds on its own once initiated. Lighting a matchstick is spontaneous after the initial ignition because the chemical reaction sustains itself without needing additional energy. In contrast, boiling water at room temperature, separating salt from water, and lifting a ball all require continuous or external energy inputs, and are therefore non-spontaneous processes.

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