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Is matchbox a pure substance?

Matchbox are not pure substances.


What is the side of a matchbox called?

The side is called the 'Striking Surface' .


Why does the matchstick start burning on rubbing it on the side of the matchbox?

Red Phosphorus


On what do you strike a match?

You strike a match on the rough strip on the side of the matchbox.


Why does a matchstick burn on rubbing on the side of matchbox?

SCIENCE! Two factors enable the match to ignite: rubbing causes friction which causes heat, and the side of the matchbox also contains a catalyst which aids combustion.


What is the rougher side of a matchbox made of?

The rougher side of a matchbox is typically made of a material called red phosphorus. Red phosphorus is a chemical compound that is abrasive and can ignite when rubbed against a rough surface, such as the striking strip on the side of a matchbox. This ignition creates the necessary friction to light the match when struck against the rough surface.


What is a matchbox?

A matchbox is a box that is made to store matches. A Matchbox car is a car that, when invented, was so small it would fit into a matchbox. Matchbox 20 got their name from the fact that most matchboxes come with 20 matches.


What type of geometry is exhibited by a matchbox?

A matchbox is a cuboid or hexahedron.


When was Matchbox Twenty created?

Matchbox Twenty was created in 1995.


When was Matchbox - brand - created?

Matchbox - brand - was created in 1953.


What year did matchbox come out?

Matchbox - song - was created in 1957.


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