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not so, the phosphorus burns at a much higher temperature than wood. (intuative as it ignites the wood so readily) the temperature is roughly 1600C or 1873K, although after the phosphorus has been combusted the temperature will drop as the wood will be the fuel. the phosphorus being the red bit at the end. this temperature is comparable to water that boils at 100C (373K). where xC=(x+273)K
K is Kelvin and C is centigrade. both of which are measuring scales of temperature.
A match burns when it is struck because the friction between the match head and the striking surface ignites the chemicals within the match head, typically phosphorus sesquisulfide and potassium chlorate. This chemical reaction produces heat and light, causing the match to ignite and burn.
How does a match work
Although you may not know it, striking a match starts a chemical reaction. There are two types of matches: safety matches and "strike anywhere" matches. A safety match can only light when someone strikes it against the striking surface on the side of the match box. A "strike anywhere" match can be lit by striking the match on anything solid. A "striking surface" is made of sand, powdered glass, and a chemical called "red phosphorus". The head of a safety match is made of sulfur, glass powder, and an oxidizing agent. An oxidizing agent is a chemical that takes electrons from another chemical. When a chemical loses electrons we say it has been oxidized. An oxidizing agent is necessary to keep a flame lit. Oxygen gas is a common oxidizing agent. A simple test for oxygen is to hold a red hot (no flame) piece of wood in a tube of gas that might be oxygen. In oxygen things will burn much faster than in air, and the wood will burst into flame.
When a match is struck on the striking surface of its box, the friction caused by the glass powder rubbing together produces enough heat to turn a very small amount of the red phosphorus into white phosphorus, which catches fire in air. This small amount of heat is enough to start a chemical reaction that uses the oxidizing agent to produce oxygen gas. The heat and oxygen gas then cause the sulfur to burst into flame, which then catches the wood of the match to catch on fire.
A "strike anywhere" match works in a similar way, but instead of phosphorus being on a striking surface, it is added to the head of the match. You can tell the difference between the two types of matches by looking at the colors of the match heads. A safety head is only one color, but a "strike anywhere" match is two colors: one for the phosphorus, and one for the oxidizing agent.
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How hot does the wood in a match burn?
The wood in a match can burn at temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit).
If you put a match in pure oxygen will the oxygen burn?
No, oxygen itself does not burn. Oxygen only supports and accelerates combustion when there is a fuel source present. So, while the match may burn more intensely in pure oxygen, the oxygen itself does not burn.
What gas is present if a lit match flares up brightly?
Oxygen is present in the air, which is a necessary component for a lit match to flare up brightly because it supports combustion. When a match is struck, the heat causes the sulfur in the match head to react with oxygen, producing a flame.
What happens to the chemical energy stored in a match when the match burns?
When a match burns, the chemical energy stored in the match head is converted into heat and light energy through a combustion reaction. This process releases energy in the form of heat and light, allowing the match to ignite and burn.
Why is potassium chlorate in match heads?
Potassium chlorate is used in match heads to provide oxygen for the combustion of the match. When the match is struck, the potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas, which helps ignite the match stick.
How long does it take a match to burn?
Burning time on a match will depend on how long the flint is at the end. An average match will burn for about 5 seconds.
How do you stop the match from burning out?
hold the match stick so its horizontal or upside down. That will only make it burn longer not "forever" no match will burn forever.
Why does a match burn quicker than a log?
the match is smaller then the log.
How hot does the wood in a match burn?
The wood in a match can burn at temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit).
If you put a match in pure oxygen will the oxygen burn?
No, oxygen itself does not burn. Oxygen only supports and accelerates combustion when there is a fuel source present. So, while the match may burn more intensely in pure oxygen, the oxygen itself does not burn.
What did the match say to the candle?
I'll burn your head. That is what the match say to candle.
What is the length of time to burn a match?
About 45 seconds to end of match but depends how long and what quality the match is,
How do you burn mini DVD to PC?
you burn the cd with a match and put it with your computer there it is burned
Why cant a match burn on the moon?
A match requires oxygen to burn, and there is no significant amount of oxygen in the moon's atmosphere. Without oxygen, combustion cannot occur.
What makes a match burn?
A match burns to produce fire. It burns because of the reaction between the sulfur in the match and the object it is striking.
How do you burn a CD using your i tunes?
i dont know how to burn with i tunes so i suggest that you use a can of petrol and a match to burn it instead
Why does a match go black when you burn it?
A carbon residue is formed.
