🎆 What Makes Fireworks So Colorful? It’s All in the Chemistry!

You know that moment when the sky lights up in a perfect burst of red, green, or that dreamy purple? 😍 It’s not magic—it’s science! And it’s actually kinda cool.

Here’s the scoop: different elements and their compounds are what give fireworks their signature colors. Think of it like a chemistry-powered light show. 🔬✨

Here’s what’s behind the boom:

❤️ Red = Strontium salts (like strontium carbonate)

💚 Green = Barium chloride

💙 Blue = Copper compounds (like copper chloride)

💛 Yellow = Sodium (usually sodium nitrate)

🧡 Orange = Calcium compounds

🤍 White/Silver = Titanium, magnesium, or aluminum

💜 Purple = A mix of strontium (red) + copper (blue)

🌟 Gold = Iron filings or charcoal

So this weekend when you’re watching fireworks with a drink in hand and your besties by your side, you can casually drop some science knowledge and totally impress. 💁‍♀️🎇