Chem - Unit 2: Energy (Article - Fireworks)

What is the main component of a firework that produces light and sound?

• Aerial shell

• Bursting charge

• Mortar

• Fuse

What chemical reaction principle explains the loud boom of fireworks?

• Charles' Law

• Avogadro's Law

• Dalton's Law

• Boyle's Law

Which of the following is NOT a shape that fireworks can form in the sky?

• Cube

• Peony

• Willow

• Spinner

What produces the colors in fireworks?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Metal salts

• Gunpowder

What is the role of the binder in fireworks?

• To create sound

• To hold components together

• To ignite the firework

• To produce color

Which of the following metals is NOT used to create colors in fireworks?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Strontium

• Lithium

What is the maximum amount of gunpowder allowed in consumer fireworks in some places?

• 5 grams

• 50 milligrams

• 500 milligrams

• 50 grams

What type of light is most commonly produced by fireworks?

• Incandescent light

• Ultraviolet light

• Luminescent light

• Infrared light

What is the primary reason for fireworks accidents?

• Weather conditions

• Poor quality materials

• Mishandling

• Faulty fuses

Who is recommended to be in charge when using fireworks?

• A firefighter

• A pyrotechnic chemist

• An adult

• A trained professional