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