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F i r e w o r k s. The colors we see for fireworks are due to the presence of certain metal salts. Different metals are used to achieve specific colors. Fun website where you can make your own fireworks http:// www.maylin.net/fireworks.html. Metals - Types. Lithium. Copper. Strontium.
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Fireworks • The colors we see for fireworks are due to the presence of certain metal salts. Different metals are used to achieve specific colors. • Fun website where you can make your own fireworks http://www.maylin.net/fireworks.html
When elements are burned, colors are emitted (not all colors) • Elements only give off certain colors – when their light is separated we see lines NOT rainbows! Lines from an Element Continuous Rainbow
Atomic Spectra of Two Elements • Hydrogen: • Helium:
Flame Colors and Spectrum Website http://www.800mainstreet.com/spect/emission-flame-exp.html