Question

Which of the following statements best describes why the reaction between sodium and chlorine is not useful in fireworks? Please leave an explanation.


A. a poisonous gas is one of the reactants


B. a bright light is given off


C. the reaction is quite violent

Answer 1

Answer:

A. a poisonous gas is one of the reactants

Explanation:

Chlorine gas is a poisonous and very toxic gas. Chlorine is a moderately reactive halogen. It is a greenish-yellow gas with choking and irritating smell. The gas is very poisonous. Proper care must be taken when working with this gas.

This is why chlorine gas are harmful in production of fireworks.