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Nitro compounds are yellow in color due to the presence of conjugated pi-bonds in the molecular structure, which absorb light in the visible region of the spectrum. This absorption of light results in the compound appearing yellow to our eyes.
Sodium compounds, such as sodium nitrate or sodium chloride, are commonly used to produce a yellow color in fireworks. When these compounds are ignited, they emit a bright yellow flame.
Astatine is not inherently green or yellow in color. Color arises from the absorption and reflection of light by atoms or molecules; for astatine, its color would depend on the specific conditions it is in, such as its oxidation state or the compounds it forms.
Nitro compounds have high boiling points compared to other compounds of similar molecular mass because they exhibit strong intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and London dispersion forces. These intermolecular forces require more energy to overcome, resulting in a higher boiling point for nitro compounds.
The first fireworks were likely a yellow-orange color. This color is typically seen in fireworks due to the presence of sodium compounds in the firework composition, which emit this color when ignited.
Uranium does not have a distinct odor. It usually appears as a silvery-white metal in its natural form and can have different colors when it forms compounds. For example, uranium oxide compounds can range in color from yellow to green to black.