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