Multiple choice

A non-metal used to make the tip of matchstick is _________________.

  1. phosphorous

  2. sulphur

  3. silicon

  4. none of these
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Explanation

The coated end of a match, known as the match head, contains either phosphorus or phosphorus sesquisulfide as the active ingredient and gelatin as a binder. There are two main types of matches: safety matches, which can be struck only against a specially prepared surface.

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