Chemistry, asked by sweety47558, 1 year ago

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

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Answered by ishikapari
4

Answer:

Due to friction

Explanation:

When we rub matchstick on the side of the matchbox friction produces and friction produce heat

Answered by Anonymous
6

Answer:

When the matchstick is rubbed against the side of the match box, some of the red phosphorus is converted into white phosphorus; this immediately reacts with potassium chlorate in the matchstick head to produce enough heat to ignite antimony trisulphide and starts the combustion of matchstick.

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