Question

Name two non-metals which are used in fireworks (crackers,etc.).

Answer 1

• Sulphur (S) and Phosphorus (P), when mixed with some other elements, form a mixture called gunpowder.
• The combination of elements helps generate more heat as they react with each other resulting in smoke and sound.
• Adding a few other elements get those colours in the crackers when they burn.​

Hence, sulphur and phosphorus are the two non-metals used in fireworks.