Multiple choice general knowledge

Safety matches are made using

  1. carbon, sulphur and paraffin

  2. potassium chloride, antimony sulphide and glue

  3. lead dioxide, carbon and paraffin

  4. silicon dioxide, sulphur and paraffin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Safety matches use potassium chlorate (not chloride), antimony sulfide, and glue on the match head. The striking surface contains red phosphorus. This combination ensures matches only ignite when struck against the prepared surface.

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