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How did the ancient Chinese rockets work?
The gunpowder tubes were filled with gunpowder, with one end closed and the other end open. A small hole was left for the blasting fuse. When ignited, the gunpowder would burn inside the tube, producing a large amount of gas, which would produce enormous forward propulsion.
Why when lit on a plate does gunpowder not explode?
Gunpowder doesn't technically explode. It burns really fast and releases large amounts of gas. The explosion effect is a product of gunpowder burning in an enclosed space that doesn't have enough strength to contain the gas cloud.
Was grenades used in the battle of Gettysburg?
Not really. The current hand grenade had not been invented. There WERE "grenades" of a sort- large metal balls filled with gunpowder, with a burning fuse- but they were rarely used.
If Napolen was posined whoo would have done it?
IF Napoleon was poisoned, the Governor of St. Helena, Sir Hudson Lowe, would have had to have something to do with it. However, he almost certainly wasn't poisoned. He was already a sick man at Waterlo, and died six years later. There was a small amount of arsenic in his body, but then there was a large amount of arsenic in his wallpaper, and the house was very damp.
Is arsenic dangerous to health?
Arsenic is found naturally in the environment but if you are exposed to unusually large amounts of it frequently or for a long period of time, then yes arsenic can make you sick and become dangerous to your health.
How do you remove arsenic from water?
Arsenic can be removed from water in a few different ways. There are special filter media developed just for arsenic removal like the GEH-102 or similar. In domestic drinking water treatment, a reverse osmosis system can remove a large quantity of arsenic from water. Greensand filters can also remove a significant amount of arsenic, but is is dependent on the inlet iron content.
What chemical compounds cause fireworks to explode?
The explosion in fireworks is caused by the rapid combustion of gunpowder, a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur. When ignited, the gunpowder releases a large amount of gas which rapidly expands and creates the characteristic explosions of fireworks.
How is arsenic harmful in copper smelter areas?
Once arsenic is released into the environment, it attaches to other particles and can easily spread and can stay airborne for many days. Arsenic can also dissolve in water, and thus can easily contaminate lakes, rivers...Arsenic can be toxic in large doses
What affect human activity is having on the amount of carbon stored in sinks?
Burning large amounts of fossil fuels and cutting down forests.
How did the large amount of burning coal effect nearby cities and the environment?
Burning coal releases various pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, leading to air pollution and health issues in nearby cities. It also contributes to acid rain, smog, and climate change, impacting the environment on a larger scale. Overall, the large amount of burning coal has detrimental effects on both human health and the environment.
Is arsenic dangerous?
Yes, arsenic and most arsenic containing compounds are poisonous. Arsenic poisoning from injection, ingestion, or inhalation as well as chronic arsenic poisoning can be fatal. Arsenic notably interrupts ATP production, inhibits the production of enzymes in the organs, and is a carcinogen. Depending on how the arsenic is introduced to the body and how much the symptoms of arsenic poisoning varies widely.
Is plastic burning one of the major causes of Global Warming?
No. The major causes of global warming are Deforestationand the Burning of Fossil Fuels.Burning plastic adds a small amount of carbon dioxide and other chemical pollution to the atmosphere, but there is no large scale burning of plastic going on.
