Which of the following minerals produces green colour in fireworks?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Barium.
- Calcium chloride, sodium nitrate, barium chloride, copper chloride, and other metal salts are frequently used in fireworks displays.
- Barium is responsible for the green flame that fireworks emit.
- Copper is what causes the flame to turn blue.
- Calcium is what causes the orange flame to appear.
- The presence of sodium causes a yellow flame.
- Fireworks get their crimson colour from lithium.