Question

What Chemical or combination of chemicals that can ignite a match stick from a non contact distance ?

Answer 1

Few chemical combinations can cause auto fire.  

Examples of chemicals that catch fire:


1.Combination of Sulphuric acid, potassium permanganate and acetone.


2.Combination of HCl, powders of zinc and ammonium nitrate.


This combustion might help to make the match stick self ignite. Match stick head contains chemicals like Potassium Chlorate, Starch, Sulphur, etc.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Phosphorous sulphide