This short video (from the ACS Reactions series) showcases the chemistry behind fireworks – from the sizzle of the fuse to the colorful explosions in the sky. A chemist explains how different metal salts produce specific colors (strontium reds, copper blues), how the oxidizer-fuel reactions release energy, and why the sound of the boom follows the flash. It’s a visually exciting way to see “chemistry in action” during a Fourth of July show.
This short video (from the ACS Reactions series) showcases the chemistry behind fireworks – from the sizzle of the fuse to the colorful explosions in the sky. A chemist explains how different metal salts produce specific colors (strontium reds, copper blues), how the oxidizer-fuel reactions release energy, and why the sound of the boom follows the flash. It’s a visually exciting way to see “chemistry in action” during a Fourth of July show.
