Ever wonder what gives fireworks their colors? Chemical elements, the fundamental units of all matter on Earth, are the answer. But which elements make which colors? CLICK BELOW for an interactive ...

A staple for summertime activities- fireworks! Where do they get their characteristic color from? I traveled down to the College of Charleston’s general chemistry lab to show you. What we’ll be ...

Each firework is packed with just the right mix of chemicals to create colorful lights. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Behind ...

Have you ever watched a fireworks show and wondered how all the different colors – amazing reds, yellows, oranges, blues, purples, greens, and more – are made? The color, or colors, that a firework ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — With July 4, and summer in ...

(NEXSTAR) — With July 4, and summer in general, upon us, it’s likely that you’re taking in a fireworks show or two. But have you ever wondered what makes the fireworks glow red, blue and nearly every ...