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Chemistry of Fireworks
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Chemistry of Fireworks

Author: ChemViews Magazine
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Around the world, fireworks displays produce amazing moments, for example, on New Year’s Eve.

What does gunpowder consist of?

  • Ammonium nitrate, sodium chlorate, and graphite
  • Charcoal, saltpeter, and sulfur
  • Potash, silver azide, and potassium permanganate

This quiz is part of:

  • Chemistry Advent Calendar,
    ChemViews Mag. 2015.
    DOI: 10.1002/chemv.201500102

 

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