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If you strike a safety match across an untreated striking surface will it light?
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∙ 8y ago
The striking surface must contain red phosphorus.
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Why does a match burn?
not so, the phosphorus burns at a much higher temperature than wood. (intuative as it ignites the wood so readily) the temperature is roughly 1600C or 1873K, although after the phosphorus has been combusted the temperature will drop as the wood will be the fuel. the phosphorus being the red bit at the end. this temperature is comparable to water that boils at 100C (373K). where xC=(x+273)KK is Kelvin and C is centigrade. both of which are measuring scales of temperature.
What do you have to do to get a safety flame?
There is no such thing as a safety flame.
What is the red bit on a match?
On a safety match (the kind you strike on a box) the red bit is primarily a compound called potassium chlorate. The strip on the box is red phosphorous. When you strike it on the box the two compounds create an explosive mixture which is then ignited by the heat and sparks produced by friction between the strip and the match head. Strike anywhere matches put the two compounds together on the match, the red is the phosphorous and the white tip is potassium chlorate. When you strike the match they mix and catch fire similar to striking a safety match on the box.
What are the five elements of safety?
safety symbols, follow directions, be neat, use safety equipment, and clean up after experiments
What are the safety precautions in using beaker?
When you are using a breaker there are many safety precautions you can make. You will want to wear safety gloves and a lab apron.
Is there a compound of phosphorus with a clear use that young people can understand?
How about phosphorus itself? Red phosphorus is used in making the striking surface for safety matches.
What does cross bolt safety mean?
A "Cross Bolt Safety" is a long pin or bolt the slides across the trigger mechanism from left to right. This prevents the trigger from firing when it is set to SAFE (S) and must be pushed out of the way to Fire (F). The other types of safety's are called "pivot" and "slide." They all prevent the trigger from being pulled or the hammer from striking the bullet.
Define safety helmet?
A safety helmet is a head covering intended to protect the head from injury as a result of striking or being struck by something. Safety helmets are used in sports (such as American Football) recreation (such as bicycle and motorcycle riding), and in the workplace.
What actors and actresses appeared in Safety on the Surface - 1958?
The cast of Safety on the Surface - 1958 includes: Ewan MacColl as Himself - Commentator Russell Napier as Himself - Commentator
How does a match work?
Although you may not know it, striking a match starts a chemical reaction. There are two types of matches: safety matches and "strike anywhere" matches. A safety match can only light when someone strikes it against the striking surface on the side of the match box. A "strike anywhere" match can be lit by striking the match on anything solid. A "striking surface" is made of sand, powdered glass, and a chemical called "red phosphorus". The head of a safety match is made of sulfur, glass powder, and an oxidizing agent. An oxidizing agent is a chemical that takes electrons from another chemical. When a chemical loses electrons we say it has been oxidized. An oxidizing agent is necessary to keep a flame lit. Oxygen gas is a common oxidizing agent. A simple test for oxygen is to hold a red hot (no flame) piece of wood in a tube of gas that might be oxygen. In oxygen things will burn much faster than in air, and the wood will burst into flame. When a match is struck on the striking surface of its box, the friction caused by the glass powder rubbing together produces enough heat to turn a very small amount of the red phosphorus into white phosphorus, which catches fire in air. This small amount of heat is enough to start a chemical reaction that uses the oxidizing agent to produce oxygen gas. The heat and oxygen gas then cause the sulfur to burst into flame, which then catches the wood of the match to catch on fire. A "strike anywhere" match works in a similar way, but instead of phosphorus being on a striking surface, it is added to the head of the match. You can tell the difference between the two types of matches by looking at the colors of the match heads. A safety head is only one color, but a "strike anywhere" match is two colors: one for the phosphorus, and one for the oxidizing agent.
Does a glock have safety?
Yes and no. The Glock does not have an external safety that is operated by the shooter. The safety mechanisms are controlled by the trigger, and function when the trigger is pulled. If the trigger is NOT pulled, the safety mechanisms prevent the firing pin from moving forward and striking the cartridge. However, if a Glock has a cartridge chambered, AND you pull the trigger, the gun WILL fire.
Who gained fame by criticizing striking Boston police with the words there is no right to strike against the public safety by anyone anywhere anytime?
Calvin Coolidge -mE
Why is striking important?
The purposes of the strike is to achieve something that a universal group wants i.e. higher wages, better insurance, or more safety requirements.
Which of these is an advantage of surface mining?
Working aboveground increases safety for miners.
What year was the safety match invented?
Johan Edvard Lundstrom patented his safety match in 1855, in Sweden. He had come up with the idea of putting some red phosphorous on sandpaper inside the box of matches, with different chemicals on the match head. The match would remain unlit unless it was struck against the specially prepared striking surface. The matchbook was developed and patented by Joshua Pusey in 1889, with the striking surface on the inside. The Diamond Match Company had invented a similar matchbook, but with the striker on the outside. In 1996, they bought Pusey's patent and made him a job offer with their company. They went on to patent the first nonpoisonous match in the US.
The safety belt should be fastened across the hips?
A safety belt should be worn at all times when you're in a vehicle. It should be worn across the hips, versus abdomen, to prevent stomach injury should you get in an accident.
Describe the composition of safety matches?
well the tip of the safety match is about 45 -55 % potasium chlorate and then theres sulphur in it powdered glass and i think sometimes some anitmony trisulfide and on the striking pad the majority is red phosphours and powdered glass.
