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Standard VIII
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Redox reactions
Magnesium is ...
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Magnesium is used in fireworks.
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The reason for magical Colors of Fireworks
Red. strontium salts, lithium salts.
Orange. calcium salts.
Gold. incandescence of iron (with carbon), charcoal, or lampblack.
Yellow. sodium compounds.
White. white-hot metal, such as magnesium or aluminum.
Green. barium compounds + chlorine producer.
Blue. copper compounds + chlorine producer.
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