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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.
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Why do explosives explode?
Gunpowder
Does petrol in an open container explode when lit?
It can do if there is air in the container too.
What are two ingredients that explode when combined?
Not a good answer, but sparks and gunpowder
Are bullets flammable?
all bullets for every gun are because of the gunpowder inside of the wad's. i recomend never trying to light a bullet on fire it will explode right in your hand and hospital bill will be approx. 10 grand!
What is an ingredient of gunpowder?
an ingredient in gunpowder is sulphur
Why does gunpowder explode when lit in a compact area?
because it leaves a trail of gunpowder and a evil merchant lights it up.
Why do explosives explode?
Gunpowder
What can Gunpowder do?
explode when flamed.
How does gunpowder explode?
It doesn't explode, it burns very fast.
Does gunpowder explode...?
Yes, in fact it does.
Who needs the gun powder in poptropica?
Once you get the gunpowder, go to the viking time with the time capsule. Go up to the cave blocked by rocks. Click on the rocks and stand back. once you click on the rocks, the gunpowder will be lit and will explode thus, the rocks going in different directions, and letting you into the cave.
Does dried cooked spaghetti explode when lit on fire?
no. no it does not.
What would happen if gunpowder was ingested?
You would...let me guess......EXPLODE?
How do you explode your gunpowder in poptropica?
it is really simple all you do is go to items and left click on the gunpowder and press use. hope that helps
How display fireworks work?
fireworks are usually made in china, (as a lot of things are) and they are basically gunpowder, sulfate, charcoal, nitrate, fuses, and colors (to make them appear colorful) so when they are lit, the fuse burns all the way down, hits the gunpowder, and the force blows it up into the air (also causing it to, more or less, explode into colors)
Why does creeper in minecraft explode?
It was trying to kill you and keeping it's gunpowder away from you.
What would happen if you boiled a bullet?
It would melt. If there was gunpowder on it, then it would explode.
