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Fireworks release a significant amount of energy to the surroundings when they burn. According to the National Fire Protection Association, even a small sparkler can heat surroundings to more than 1,200°F.
To answer the question, draw a model, create a graph, or write an explanation that includes:
• Whether the reaction is endothermic or exothermic.
• How energy flows between the system and surroundings when bonds are broken and formed.
• How the energy of breaking bonds compares relatively to the energy of bond formation.

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Question:

Fireworks release a substantial amount of energy to their surroundings during combustion. The National Fire Protection Association notes that even a small sparkler can heat its environment to temperatures exceeding 1,200°F.

To analyze this phenomenon, please illustrate your response through a model, graph, or detailed explanation that addresses the following points:

  1. Determine if the chemical reaction involved in fireworks is endothermic or exothermic.
  2. Describe the energy transfer between the system (the fireworks) and the surroundings during the processes of breaking and forming chemical bonds.
  3. Compare the energy required for breaking bonds with the energy released during the formation of new bonds.

Instructions:

  • Use diagrams or graphs to support your explanation, if applicable.
  • Consider the principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics in your analysis.