Tag: Chemistry

• Fireworks: Chemistry on Display

  Happy Fourth of July! Let’s talk about the chemistry of fireworks.  Fireworks exemplify one of the most visually appealing displays of chemical reactivity. The explosions of bright lights and vibrant colors are the products of two classes of chemical reactions: oxidation and combustion, as well as three fundamental concepts in chemistry: Charles’ Law, incandescence, and luminescence. …

  saraekearney

  July 4, 2022

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  Chemical Reaction, Chemistry, Combustion, Fireworks, Luminescence