Science, asked by jasmeetsahota12, 9 months ago

why does matchstick start burning on rubbing it on the side of a matchbox

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Answered by Silanjan

Answer:

Explanation:

due to friction

Answered by risky2k46

Answer:

The striking surface of the matchbox contains red phosphorus and the head of the matchstick contains potassium chlorate. So when the matchstick is rubbed on the matchbox, some of the red phosphorus is converted to white phosphorus, a chemical i.e. so volatile that it ignites in air....THX..

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