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What really makes a match ignite
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The safety match is a masterpiece of delayed combustion. The red phosphorus on the striking box is perfectly stable, but the friction of the strike instantly converts it into white phosphorus. This volatile chemical immediately reacts with oxygen and ignites the match head. You are sparking a tiny, localized chemical crisis every time you light a candle.
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