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Who is credited with inventing matches?
Who is credited with inventing matches?
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Thomas Edison
- John Walker (correct)
- Marie Curie
What material did John Walker use to make the first matches?
What material did John Walker use to make the first matches?
- Metal
- Wood
- Cardboard (correct)
- Plastic
Why did John Walker decide not to patent his invention?
Why did John Walker decide not to patent his invention?
- He believed it would be easier for him to benefit humanity (correct)
- He was unaware of the patenting process
- He thought matches were not a significant invention
- He was not interested in making money
Which substance caught fire when John Walker tried to scrape it off the wooden stick?
Which substance caught fire when John Walker tried to scrape it off the wooden stick?
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What did John Walker initially use to mix the chemicals together?
What did John Walker initially use to mix the chemicals together?
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Why did John Walker replace the cardboard matches with 3-inch wooden sticks?
Why did John Walker replace the cardboard matches with 3-inch wooden sticks?
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