Understanding the Making of Matches

What are the three main components of a modern safety match?

• Glass tube, wick, flammable gel

• Plastic handle, ignition button, fuel chamber

• Metal rod, flammable liquid, safety cap

• Wooden splint, combustive head, striking strip

Which chemical is primarily responsible for combustion in a matchstick?

• Sodium chloride

• Magnesium sulfate

• Potassium chlorate

• Calcium carbonate

What role does gelatin play in the combustion mixture?

• Acts as a fuel

• Increases friction

• Provides color

• Binds chemicals and helps them stick to the splint

Why is Aspen wood chosen for making splints?

• It is resistant to water

• It is cheap, light, and has low moisture content

• It is highly flammable

• It is the strongest wood available

What chemical is used to prevent afterglow in matchsticks?

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Calcium chloride

• Ammonium phosphate

• Potassium nitrate

What is the purpose of the striking strip on a matchbox?

• To store extra matches

• To ignite the match safely

• To protect the matches from moisture

• To provide a decorative element

What materials are used in the striking strip of a matchbox?

• Crushed glass, phosphorus, adhesive gum

• Sandpaper, glue, rubber

• Plastic, ink, varnish

• Metal filings, wax, paper

How is moisture content reduced in matchbox paper?

• By exposing to sunlight

• By freezing

• By pressing and heating

• By soaking in water

What ensures that all matchsticks are aligned in the same direction during packaging?

• Manual sorting

• Magnetic alignment

• A vibrating conveyor belt

• Air pressure

Approximately how many matchboxes can be processed per minute in the assembly station?

• 750

• 500

• 250

• 100