Q. Which element is responsible for the bright red color observed during the bursting of firecrackers?
Answer: Strontium
Notes: The bright red color in fireworks is due to the presence of Strontium salts. The Strontium atom, upon yielding its energy in a quick burst upon heating, emits a brilliant red light. In fact, such properties of elements are used to identify them in a flame test, a classic method in chemistry labs across the globe.

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