JAMB Chemistry 2007 Question 1

Question 1

Sulphur and its Compounds

An element used in the production of matches is

  1. A.nitrogen
  2. B.aluminium
  3. C.copper
  4. D.sulphur.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (sulphur.)

Explanation

Match heads contain sulphur (with an oxidising agent such as potassium chlorate), which catches fire easily when struck.