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Why does white phosphorous burn on its own in summer

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Answered by anustarnoor
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it has a very low ignition temp [very close to room temp.]
IN SUMMER SEASON the air will be hotter than the normal room temp. so the white phosphorus reacts with the oxygen in the air and burns on its own

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Answered by prmkulk1978
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Combustion reaction in which no external heat is given is called as Spontaneous reaction.
1. White Phosphorous undergoes Spontaneous reaction.
2. Ignition temperature of white Phosphorous is 35⁰C.
3. During summer as the heat is more, white phosphorous undergoes spontaneous combustion and produces lot of heat and smoke.
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