Your burning questions about fireworks, answered

Update: 2024-06-28

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Fireworks have been used to dazzle and entertain for centuries. These spectacles can seem out of this world, and they’re directly related to Kate the Chemist’s favorite subject: chemistry. Kate answers your questions about fireworks, including what causes their sound, colors and even smell.

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Your burning questions about fireworks, answered

Kate The Chemist, Suzanne Hogan

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Your burning questions about fireworks, answered

Kate The Chemist, Suzanne Hogan

Your burning questions about fireworks, answered