Can you figure out which glow-in-the-dark element, number 15 on the periodic table, is also used to make safety matches?
Answer Phosphorus
Red phosphorus ignites easily with friction, making it excellent for safety matches. This is the reason matchstick heads are usually red. Phosphorus compounds also glow in the dark naturally, inspiring the word "phosphorescent".
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