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The challenge: Make Fireworks

Working with gunpowder is a potentially dangerous activity because of its explosive and propellant properties. Would we be able to produce a colourful - and controlled - firework display on the Rough Science island?

Gunpowder consists of an oxidiser, fuel, and binders. When it burns, it quickly releases a large volume of hot gases. In firework displays, gunpowder is made to perform in different ways such as rockets, bangers, Roman candles, Catherine wheels.
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