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What fuel is used in matches?

The fuel used in matches is typically red phosphorus or sulfur mixed with an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate. When struck against a rough surface, the match ignites and produces a flame due to the combustion reaction between the fuel and the oxidizing agent.


Why is a match stick lightened on rubbing it on the rough side provided on side of match box?

The rough surface on the side of the matchbox contains an igniting agent such as red phosphorus that rubs off onto the matchstick when struck. When the matchstick is rubbed against this rough surface, friction generates enough heat to ignite the igniting agent, which then lights the matchstick.


What is a titanium cue stick?

A titanium cue stick is a cue stick that has a titanium core or components, making it more durable and resistant to warping than traditional wooden cues. Titanium cues are known for their strength and stiffness, offering players a more powerful and precise shot.


Why does a matchstick burns 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.


Cone shaped science item?

The tip of a sharpened pencil; the pencil-sharpener; some lamps.The tip of a sharpened pencil; the pencil-sharpener; some lamps.The tip of a sharpened pencil; the pencil-sharpener; some lamps.The tip of a sharpened pencil; the pencil-sharpener; some lamps.

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Why do matches usually have red tips?

The red tip is actually a chemical called Phospsorous. It burns when we rub it against the face of the match stick.


What fuel is used in matches?

The fuel used in matches is typically red phosphorus or sulfur mixed with an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate. When struck against a rough surface, the match ignites and produces a flame due to the combustion reaction between the fuel and the oxidizing agent.


What are match strikers made out of?

A match striker is the top of the match when struck with an abrasive surface will combust and product a flame. The chemical used on the tip of the match is red phosphorus.


What is the head of the match called?

...the head of the match a called the 'HEAD' or 'TIP'


What is a vertical stick?

Welding tip


How do you start a basketball match?

By a tip off.


Yes it does. You just choose the correct size tip and voltage to match your Asus?

Yes it does. You just choose the correct size tip and voltage to match your Asus


What is the element know as the bringer of light and used on tip of matches?

The element known as the bringer of light and used on the tip of matches is phosphorus. It ignites when rubbed against a rough surface, creating a flame to light the match.


What is the lie in a hockey stick?

the curve from the shaft to the tip of the blade


What is OTM ammunition?

It stands for Open tip match grade ammo


What is a strike anywhere match?

A mach which usually has a different colored tip. the tip is sulfur which is the oxidiser for the phosphorus in the match. Which allows you to strike it on any rough surface. regular matches the sulfur is in the sandpaper you strike it on.