Question

What are the chemicals used in crackers

Answer 1

QUESTION

What are the chemicals used in crackers?

ANSWER

The various chemicals in fireworks and their effects -

1. Sulphur dioxide: Causes wheezing and shortness of breath.

2. Cadmium: Can cause anemia and damage to kidney and also affect the nervous system.

3. Copper: Irritates respiratory tract

4. Lead: Affects the nervous system

5. Magnesium: Can cause metal fume fever

6. Nitrate: Can cause mental impairment

7. Nitrite: Can cause skin problems, eye irritation, and respiratory problems in children.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Aluminum powder,Sulphur and potassium nitrate go into noise making crackers,while barium nitrate(green)and strontium nitrate(red) emit light.Aluminium powder is used in sparklers.