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