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The tip of the match-stick contains – |
A. | phosphorus pentoxide |
B. | white phosphorus |
C. | red phosphorus |
D. | phosphorus trichloricle |
Answer» C. red phosphorus | |
Explanation: A typical modern match is made of a small wooden stick or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by frictional heat generated by striking the match against a suitable surface. Matches are usually sold in quantity; wooden ones are packaged in boxes, and paper matches are clustered in rows stapled into matchbooks. They are commonly sold by tobacconists and many other kinds of shops. |
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