Why do matchstick show magnetic character after burning??
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Some matchstick heads contain iron(III) oxide as a colorant. The yellowish color of the burning match indicates that it has low oxygen, i.e. a reducing flame. It reduces the iron oxide to iron which isattracted by the magnet.
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But the Ferric oxide (|||) also shows magnetic character then it must be attracted before burning.... Sorry your answer didn't Helped me
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Some matchstick heads contain iron(III) oxide as a colorant. The yellowish color of the burning match indicates that it has low oxygen, i.e. a reducing flame. It reduces the iron oxide to iron which is attracted by the magnet.
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