To the upper right we have very pure potassium chlorate, so much so that it bursts into flames when mixed with sugar and catalyzed with some sulfuric acid. [Mr. Home Scientist] produced the ...

An easier, albeit vastly more expensive and dangerous alternative came in the 19th century when chemists discovered auto-ignition using a potassium chlorate mixture and sulfuric acid. This method ...

Why stick matches into the soil of houseplants? We explain! Each match contains several key ingredients: potassium chlorate, sulfur, magnesium, and phosphorus. These substances improve the ...

What does the trick with matches in the pot offer? Each match contains several key ingredients in its head: potassium chlorate, sulphur, magnesium, and phosphorus. These substances contribute to ...