Question

Which phosphorus is used in matchstick?

Answer 1

Allotropes of phosphorus

• Allotropes are the property of some chemical elements to exist in two or more distinct forms in the same physical state.
• Phosphorus is never found as a free element on Earth because of its extreme reactivity,
• White phosphorus, red phosphorus, and black phosphorus are the three primary allotropes of phosphorus.

Red phosphorus

• The matchsticks are made of red phosphorus.
• Red phosphorus is significantly more stable than white phosphorus.
• White phosphorus is formed from red phosphors when matchsticks rub on matchbox.