We did this experiment in chemistry (well something like it). There's different chemicals that is out into the powder. The chemicals react differently when exposed to heat therefore when exposed to the extreme heat of the small explosion, the chemicals give off a certain color. The color depends on the chemical.
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Different colors in fireworks are typically produced by adding specific chemical compounds to the fireworks. When these compounds are heated, they release energy in the form of light of a specific color. For example, strontium compounds produce red, barium compounds produce green, and copper compounds produce blue. By combining these compounds in different ratios, a wide range of colors can be achieved.
Different chemicals, usually metals, added to the powder. When they burn, the metals influence the color of the flame.
The chemical that makes a firework green is typically barium compounds, such as barium chloride or barium nitrate. When the firework is ignited, the heat causes the barium to emit green light.
A firework takes off when it is ignited, causing a chemical reaction inside the firework. This reaction produces gas rapidly, building up pressure inside the firework until it eventually forces the firework to launch into the sky.
Yes, the gunpowder reacts with oxygen. The oxygen comes from oxidizers perchlorates, chlorates, nitrates, permanganates, chromates or oxides.In propelling the rocket, potassium nitrate is used with black powder. Chlorates or perchlorates are used for the explosion as it reacts with carbon and sulfur rapidly. For the different colours of firework, various metal salts are used.
When a firework "reports," it means that it makes a loud noise, typically a bang or explosion, as part of its visual display. This is a common effect in fireworks shows, and it adds excitement and spectacle to the overall presentation.
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