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Fireworks – what makes the colors?

How do they get the colors in fireworks? They add various metals to the combustible materials.

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Carl Nelson is the Chief Scientist and Exhibits Director at Imagination Station in Toledo, Ohio. He has a Masters Degree in Experimental Physics from Michigan State University and over 18 years experience working in science centers.

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  1. Alicia says:
    August 9, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I’ve seen most of the videos for imagination station and my sisters actually went there for a field trip. I’ve never been there but my family is planning a trip to go there next Thursday and I can’t wait. Just by the looks of it i’ll love it!

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