Question

When a matchstick is rubbed against a rough surface, heat is produced due to ---------------------

Answer 1

Components present in the side of the matchbox: The side of the matchbox contains Red Phosphorus, Binder, and powdered glass.

Components present in the match stick head: Potassium chlorate, mixed with Sulphur, fillers, and Glass powder

• By rubbing the match stick on side of the matchbox, “The friction” converts this work into heat.
• Heat raises the temperature of the chemical present on the match stick head to its ignition temperature.
• Due to the friction the match stick starts burning.

Therefore matchstick is rubbed against the rough surface and the heat was produced due to “Friction”.