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Gunpowder burns but it burns very quickly. It's very reactive with oxygen. When enough heat is applied, either externally or from itself, the reaction progresses very rapidly and the gunpowder "explodes."
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What is gun powder?
Gun powder was originally a combination of ground saltpeter, ground charcoal and ground sulfur. the original gun powder had problems. one it gumed up your gun, two it produced too much smoke. we now use a much more usefull and smokeless powder i forget the name though...
Why did John Smith return to England in 1609?
He was injured in a gun powder explosion and was forced to return to Englandwrittenby Ben ShlomoRevisionHis colony was in need of supplies and he went to England to get more.
Is gunpowder reusable?
no gun powder isn't
When was smokeless gun powder invented?
Fireworks and Gun Powder was invented in the 9th century. it was invented by Li Tian.
Who was involves in the gun powder plot?
guy forkes.
Does firework powder work in cannons?
"firework powder" is usually gun powder or blackpowder... So yes both of these options can be used in cannons, but don't mix blackpowder with gun powder since they burn at different rates.
What is another name for gun powder as used in the gun powder plot?
Black Powder.
When gun powder is mixture?
Gun powder is always a mixture.
What was gun powder used for?
gun powder was udes for fireworks, then weapons
Who is the gun powder plot?
Gun Powder is the most important thing in a war because if you don't have gun powder you wouldn't stand a chance.
Is gunpowder an acid?
Gun powder is a powder.
Why is gun powder important to china today?
Because China invented gun powder.
How do you make gun powder doodle god?
Saltpetre+sulphurSaltpeter + sulfer = Gun powder
Is gun powder a non-metal?
Gun powder contain sulfur and carbon; they are nonmetals.
How do you use the gun powder on time tangled?
you go to the viking mountain and use the gun powder
When did John Smith have his gun powder injury?
john smith had the gun powder injury in 1609.
Who in invented gun powder in china?
Gun powder was invented in China in the year 1044 AD.
