Question

Why does a matchstick burn on rubbing it on the side of a matchbox​

Answer 1

Answer:  

When you rub the head of the matchstick on the striking surface of the matchbox, some heat is generated due to the friction. This heat breaks a small part of the red phosphorus chain. After that some red phosphorus transforms into white phosphorus. ... Hence a matchstick burns on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox.

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Answer 2

Answer:

When you rub the head of the matchstick on the striking surface of the matchbox, some heat is generated due to the friction. This heat breaks a small part of the red phosphorus chain. After that some red phosphorus transforms into white phosphorus. ... Hence a matchstick burns on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox.

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