Question

Is matchstick a fuel? give reasons​

Answer 1

Answer:

A fuel with low ignition temperature is unsafe because it can catch fire easily. 2. This is because matchstick has some red phosphorus present at its one end . on rubbing it changes into white phosphorus and it stars burning.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Yes. Matchstick is a fuel.

Reasons:

• Any substance or material that burns to produce heat or power and energy is known as fuel.
• Fires is produced by the combination of fuel, heat and oxygen.
• The head of the matchstick contains wax and sulphur.
• The matchstick head also contains another chemical called potassium chlorate.
• This portion of the matchstick is the fuel that produces heat and energy.
• The wood portion in the matchstick also constitutes as fuel.
• The heat is produced when we rub the two rough surfaces, one from matchstick and another from matchbox with each other.
• The heat is produced as a result of friction.
• The friction also initiates chemical transformation.
• Through thermal decomposition, potassium chlorate release some oxygen when heat is generated.
• The matchstick burns by this mechanism and so matchstick is a fuel.

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