The element used in the manufacture of safety matches is A. Phosphorous B. Magnesium C. Silicon D. Sulphur

The correct answer is A. Phosphorus.

Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15. It is a non-metallic, pale yellow, odorless, tasteless, and highly flammable element. Phosphorus is the most reactive of all the non-metals and is the only non-metal that is naturally found in the form of a solid.

Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches because it is highly flammable. When phosphorus is struck against a rough surface, it ignites and produces a flame. This flame is then used