Q. What is a mixture of potassium nitrate powdered charcoal and sulphur called?
Solution:
Gunpowder, also known as a black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpetre). The sulfur and charcoal act as fuels while the saltpetre is an oxidizer.
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