Passivity of iron is due to formation of an extremely thin and impervious film of ferrosoferric oxide on the surface of iron. Chromic acid, being a powerful oxidising agent (like nitric acid ) renders iron passive.
The paste applied to the side of a match box is a mixture of phosphorus trisulphide, glass powder (or sand) to cause friction and glue (binding material)
Water containing caustic soda cannot be used for drinking
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