Nice video! I think the most interesting part is why the large matches take longer to ignite. It makes you wonder what would happen if a match stick were made of Al instead of wood. Could it be lit?
Are you sure that it is red phosphorus at the end of those matches? I know it used to be used, and I could be totally wrong, but ive read from a few sources that it is potassium chlorate/red dye at the end of the matches and glass/red phosphorus on the strike pad.
Nice video! I think the most interesting part is why the large matches take longer to ignite. It makes you wonder what would happen if a match stick were made of Al instead of wood. Could it be lit?
sturgeon333 1 year ago
Great way to demonstrate activation energy. Sweet and simple
JehuMcSpooran 1 year ago
Are you sure that it is red phosphorus at the end of those matches? I know it used to be used, and I could be totally wrong, but ive read from a few sources that it is potassium chlorate/red dye at the end of the matches and glass/red phosphorus on the strike pad.
hkparker 1 year ago
@hkparker You are probably right. I was just going by what I thought it was. I probably should have looked it up first. Thanks Hayden :)
sciencefix 1 year ago
@sciencefix no problem :). As always, great explanation!
hkparker 1 year ago