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Sodium Acetate

Formula C₂H₃NaO₂, Orange flame, pH 8-9, Uses in salt/vinegar flavoring, photo developers

Sodium Carbonate

Formula Na₂CO₃, Orange flame, pH 11.6-12, Uses in detergents, glass manufacture, cooking

Cornstarch

Formula (C6H10O5)n, pH 7.0, Turns black when burned, Commonly used in cooking

Calcium Sulfate

Formula CaSO4, Bright Orange flame, pH 6.7, Commonly used in drywall, gypsum

Sodium Bicarbonate

Formula NaHCO₃, Orange flame, pH 8.3, Commonly used in baking soda, antacid, toothpaste

Boric Acid

Formula H3BO3, Bright green flame, pH 4.8, Used in athlete's foot treatment

Ammonium Chloride

Formula NH4Cl, Light green flame, pH 6, Uses in fertilizers, cough meds, glue

Glucose

Formula C₆H₁₂O₆, Orange flame, pH 7.0, Provides energy for humans

Lithium Chloride

Formula LiCl, Red (pink) flame, pH 6, Used as a colorant, in antidepressants

Potassium Chloride

Formula KCl, Light Purple flame, pH 6, Commonly used in fertilizers, lethal injection