
The Chemistry of Fireworks
Season 1 Episode 17 | 6m 31s
We bring you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks,
From the sizzle of the fuse to the boom and burst of colors, this video brings you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks, plus a little chemical knowhow. John A. Conkling, Ph.D., shows how the familiar rockets and other neat products that light up the night sky all represent chemistry in action.
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The Chemistry of Fireworks
Season 1 Episode 17 | 6m 31s
From the sizzle of the fuse to the boom and burst of colors, this video brings you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks, plus a little chemical knowhow. John A. Conkling, Ph.D., shows how the familiar rockets and other neat products that light up the night sky all represent chemistry in action.
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