0411_fireworks

= Fireworks! =

Reactions That Produce Fireworks
2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2

Type of Reaction
It is a Decomposition Reaction. Potassium Chlorate decomposes to form Potassium Chloide and Oxygen.

What it's Used for
Launches the star bundle up into the air where it then explodes. This reaction is also used to propel things such as rockets.

Why it is Most Important
It is necessary to launch the firework into the air where it will explode in a blast of colourful light and sound. If we didn't have this reaction the magical entertainment that is fireworks would not be the same. As well, it would be much harder to launch rockets into space.

Fireworks after being launched into the air.