How does a matchstick catch fire?

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Abhishek Mishra

2 years ago

Stored inside the match head is another chemical called “potassium chlorate”. When it gets hot, it releases a lot of extra oxygen and heat. This makes the match head burn quickly and strongly. When you put it all together – the heat, the fuel, and the oxygen – you get a flame!

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