WHY does fire come in various colors?

The color of a fire is mainly determined by the temperature of the flame and what chemicals are burned in it. The high temperature of the flame allows the atoms to jump to a higher energy state for a while. When the atoms return to ... Load more

The color of a fire is mainly determined by the temperature of the flame and what chemicals are burned in it.

The high temperature of the flame allows the atoms to jump to a higher energy state for a while.

When the atoms return to their original state, they emit light at a certain wavelength.