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What are the main chemical components in firecrackers that can burn?
The main chemical components in firecrackers that can burn are sulfur (S) and charcoal (C).
The main ingredient in traditional fireworks is black powder, which contains sulfur (S), charcoal (C), and potassium nitrate (KNO3), with the reaction equation: 2KNO3+3C+S=K2S+N2↑+3CO2↑ (condition: ignition). Some fireworks also contain potassium chlorate KClO3 and potassium perchlorate KClO4.
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