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Friction produces heat that ignites the matchstick when rubbed against the matchbox.
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Why the matchstick start burning on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox?
The friction causes heat, which ignites the match head.
Why does a matchstick burn on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox?
The heads of strike-anywhere matches are composed of two parts, the tip and the base. The tip contains a mixture of phosphorus sesquisulfide and potassium chlorate. Phosphorus sesquisulfide is a highly reactive, non-toxic chemical used in place of white phosphorus. It is easily ignited by the heat of friction against a rough surface.
Why a log of wood does not burn by a matchstick while paper does burn?
Because the density of the wood differs to that of paper, so the duration of which you'd need to hold the match underneath the log for an extended duration..
Would burning of matchstick be a chemical reaction?
yes it will be a chemical reaction..as the head of the match stick is being oxidized to burn. so here the oxidation reaction will take place.
What is in wood that makes it burn slowly?
it is the molecules they burn slowly and not very fast
What is used in matchstick that it makes it burn?
phosphorus
Why does a matchstick burn on rubbing on the side of matchbox?
SCIENCE! Two factors enable the match to ignite: rubbing causes friction which causes heat, and the side of the matchbox also contains a catalyst which aids combustion.
One tree makes thousands of matchstick and one matchstick can burn thousands of trees similarly your one negativity or doubt can burn your housands of dreams?
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What formed of energy possessed by matchstick in a matchbox?
Potential energy
What form of energy is processed by a matchstick ain a matchbox?
Light
What form of energy is possessed by a matchstick in a matchbox?
Potential energy
Why does the matchstick start burning on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox?
Red Phosphorus
Why the matchstick start burning on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox?
The friction causes heat, which ignites the match head.
Did the matchstick burn for a long or just for a short time why?
We can not answer you because we did not see the matchstick burn. Only you saw that and thus only YOU can answer this question.
Who makes matchbox cars?
Mattel, Inc. make Matchbox toys and toy cars.
Why you say that a paper or matchstick as a combustible substance?
Anything that can burn is a combustible substance.
Is matchstick an example of chemical energy to light energy?
Yes, although a matchstick produces heat as well as light. Anything that you burn or eat is chemical energy.
