Sodium chlorate vs. potassium chlorate - gummy bears HD

Gummy bears are added to molten sodium chlorate and potassium chlorate. jedi graphics via instagram.com/ateyastudios The potassium chlorate when heated decomposes to form potassium chloride and oxygen gas. The sodium chlorate decomposes to form sodium chloride and oxygen gas. However the color produced is very different as the sodium ions produce an orange color at the high temperature of the reaction and the potassium ions produce a white/violet color.