Question

how does a matchstick catch fire?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When a matchstick is struck against the rough surface, the glass powder generates heat which causes the conversion of a small amount of red phosphorus to white phosphorus, which readily catches fire in air and during this process decomposes potassium chlorate and liberats oxygen.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A matchstick lights up due to the friction between the head of the matchstick and the lightening surface.

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