2007-01-01 03:29:47 · 6 answers · asked by terrydhama 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The metals in column 1 and 2(and copper) give beautiul colors in a flame test. Compounds of these elements are used in fireworks to give the colors.
Na- yellow orange, Mg -white, Cu- blue green, K- purple, Ba -yellow green, Rb- red, Cs- blue, Sr- red, Ca -red orange,
2007-01-01 03:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different Types of metals, for example Copper will make a Green colour, Potassium a Purple colour, etc.
2007-01-01 11:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different metals create the colours;
magnesium- white
copper- green
iron- red
many others are used, but I can't remember what!
I want to know what makes them go up and down in the air like I saw on bonfire night!
2007-01-01 11:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different metals and combinations of metals create the different colours.
2007-01-01 11:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by tas211 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
different chemicals produce different light when they burn
2007-01-01 12:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by np200012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemicals
2007-01-01 11:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋