Question

7.What is the main chemical component present in striking surface of a Matchbox​

Answer 1

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The chemical present in matchstick is potassium chlorate, sulfur, starch and glue. These chemicals present on the tip of the matchstick. Matchbox striking surface contains red phosphorus, powdered glass and glue.....

Answer 2

The main chemical component present in the striking surface of a Matchbox is red phosphorus.

Red phosphorus:

• Red phosphorus is used industrially to make pyrotechnics, safety matches, fertilisers, incendiary shells, smoke bombs, tracer bullets, phosphoric acid, and other phosphorus compounds.
• Pure red phosphorus is thought to be non-toxic.
• However, symptoms of yellow allotrope poisoning include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and a garlicky aftertaste.
• White phosphorus and red phosphorus are the two main types of phosphorus.
• White phosphorus is a toxic waxy material that can cause serious burns when it comes into contact with skin.
• When exposed to air, it spontaneously catches fire and shines in the dark.
• Amorphous and non-toxic, red phosphorus is solid.

Matchbox:

• Red phosphorus is present on the matchbox's striking surface, while potassium chlorate is present on the matchstick's head.
• Therefore, some of the red phosphorus in the matchstick is changed into white phosphorus when it is rubbed against the matchbox, a chemical that is so volatile that it ignites in the air.

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