Question

Which among the following would cause the bright red color due to bursting of crackers?

• A. Strontium
• B. Sodium
• C. Sulphur
• D. Magnesium

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Strontium

Generally, strontium carbonate is used for red fireworks; calcium chloride is used in orange fireworks; sodium nitrate is used in yellow fireworks; barium chloride is used in green fireworks; copper chloride is used in blue fireworks.