The history and chemistry of fireworks
  • 1. What are fireworks primarily made of?
A) Plastic and rubber
B) Gunpowder and metal salts
C) Water and sand
D) Glass and paper
  • 2. Which country is credited with inventing fireworks?
A) China
B) Egypt
C) Greece
D) India
  • 3. What is the main chemical component in gunpowder?
A) Sodium chloride
B) Magnesium sulfate
C) Calcium carbonate
D) Potassium nitrate
  • 4. What element is primarily responsible for the color red in fireworks?
A) Sodium
B) Strontium
C) Barium
D) Copper
  • 5. In which festival are fireworks commonly used in the United States?
A) Easter
B) Thanksgiving
C) Independence Day
D) Christmas
  • 6. Which metal is used to create a blue color in fireworks?
A) Calcium
B) Lithium
C) Iron
D) Copper
  • 7. What is the energetic reaction that propels a firework into the air?
A) Evaporation
B) Condensation
C) Combustion
D) Sublimation
  • 8. Who developed the first fireworks for military use during wartime?
A) Chinese
B) Persians
C) Romans
D) Greeks
  • 9. Which country has one of the largest fireworks festivals known as 'Hanabi'?
A) Thailand
B) Japan
C) China
D) Korea
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