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    Fireworks History

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    Shopping Cart FIREWORKS UNIVERSITY : HISTORY OF FIREWORKS Fireworks originated in China some 2‚000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal‚ sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube)‚ the mixture exploded. Some sources say that the discovery of fireworks occurred about

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    Firework Chemistry

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    A firework is an incendiary device or material that can be used for signalling or entertainment. There are chemicals in the top of the firework that explode‚ which makes the colours seen. Fireworks‚ first originated in ancient China‚ with the first explosive being created from a mixture of black powder during the Sung dynasty. The firework was created by a combination of sulfur‚ saltpeter and charcoal. The Chinese found that the combination of these ingredients was very flammable and would blow up

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    Chemistry of Fireworks                            The sights and sounds of each explosion are the result of several chemical reactions – oxidations and reductions – taking place within the firework as it ascends into the sky. Oxidizers produce the oxygen gas required to burn the mixture of reducing agents and to excite the atoms of the light-emitting compounds. Various oxidizers are used in both the black powder and the stars. The most commonly used oxidizers are nitrates‚ chlorates‚ and perchlorates

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    The Chemistry of Fireworks

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    A firework is an incendiary device or material that can be used forsignalling orentertainment. There are chemicals located in the nose ofthe rocket that explode‚ producing the colours seen. The art of fireworks‚ first originated in ancient China‚ with thefirst explosive being made from a mixture of black powder during theSung dynasty. It is believed that the explosive mixture was created bya combination of sulfur‚ saltpeter and charcoal. The Chinese foundthat the combination of these ingredients

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    Firework

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    FIREWORK Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind‚ wanting to start again? Do you ever feel‚ feel so paper thin Like a house of cards‚ one blow from caving in? Do you ever feel already buried deep? Six feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing Do you know that there’s still a chance for you ’Cause there’s a spark in you? You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine Just own the night like the 4th of July ’Cause baby‚ you’re a firework Come on‚

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    Fireworks Chemistry

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    Fireworks and What Makes Them Go Sparks! Colors! Things that go BOOM! Chemistry doesn’t get much better than this. Ever notice how minutes drag on for hours when you’re waiting for a fireworks show to begin? Everyone’s thinking the same thing: The sky is dark enough the hot dogs are all eaten…come on when are they going to start? Then the first rockets streak into the sky…Ooh! Aah! Yes‚ it was worth the wait. The birthplace of fireworks is generally recognized as China.

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    AP English: Period 6 2/08/13 Why!!! In this chapter the monster after being rejected by the old man De Lacy and his son Felix; the monster swear revenge on all human beings and swears to find his master (Victor). During this journey the monster tries to only travel in night and goes through the woods. He know where he is going but does not know where he is and what cities he will be going through. The monster in his travels find a young girl who is playing hide and seek and he see her play and

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    Chemistry of Fireworks

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    Chemistry of Fireworks By Anuradha Sahu Everyone enjoys the amazing firework shows on the Fourth of July with the beautiful vibrant colors and sparks every year. Fireworks have been part of this world for a very long time. They have been used for enjoyment and for signalling purposes. Every culture has their own significance and use of fireworks. But all fireworks have something in common; the chemistry that makes them work. No matter where you find them‚ they are made up of the same compounds

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    science of fireworks

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    Survey of the Sciences Unit 4: The Science of Fireworks 7-7-14/7-14-14 What is a firework? An explosive or combustible used for display. In the 19th century the introduction of new ingredients such as magnesium and aluminum greatly heightened the brilliance of such displays. There are two main classes of fireworks‚ force-and-spark and flame. In force and spark compositions‚ potassium nitrate‚ sulfur‚ and finely ground charcoal are used‚ with additional ingredients that produce various types

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    Defense of Firework

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    Defense of “Firework” by Katy Perry This song is written to enlighten and inspire and that’s why it would make a great music video. Firework by Katy Perry is a classic song for many people of this new generation. It’s played at parties as well as school dances because of the energy and hope that is reflected from the song. You can be in an unhappy mood and then become content with yourself just from listening to this song. Firework has a positive mood and gives off an invigorating message and that

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