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