The Chinese invented gunpowder and when Marco Polo left China he brought gunpowder back with him. Soon the Europeans figured out how to make it. The introduction of gunpowder changed the world and how people fought wars. With the addition of gunpowder wooden Mott and Bailey castles had to change to stone. Armor no longer protected people and cannons could sink ships and knock walls down. The first guns were made and the first political assassination soon took place.
Yes, because when it's blown up, it's still gunpowder. Blowing is caused by a chemical reaction.
Gunpowder is not in the periodic table at all, because it is not a chemical element!
Pretty much. There is no easy way to turn the noise, the light and the puff of smoke etc back into gunpowder.
The speed of gunpowder's explosion can vary, but typically ranges from 1,900 to 7,000 meters per second (4,200 to 15,600 miles per hour) depending on the specific type and composition of the gunpowder.
Not exactly. When the trigger is pulled, a hammer strikes the back of the bullet with a lot of force. This force ignites the gunpowder within the shell of the bullet, propelling the bullet forward. From there, the bullet hits a target, and they die.
it china an advantage in war
It brought about the biggest change to warfare in human history, comparable only to the creation of modern warfare from the First World War.
9th century by Chinese alchemists searching for an elixir of immortality. Copied from Wikipedia-History of Gunpowder
the compass, gunpowder, and printing
the compass, gunpowder, and printing
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is also referred to as the Gunpowder Treason Plot. This plot was a plot to blow up James the First. One can learn more specifics about this plot on the History website.
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No, sulfur is a crucial component in gunpowder. Gunpowder is typically composed of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). Removing sulfur from the mixture would change the composition and likely impact the effectiveness of the gunpowder.
Norman B. Wilkinson has written: 'Explosives in History' 'Explosives in history' -- subject(s): Gunpowder, History
Feudalism ended by gunpowder.
Gun powder affected China because it gave them power beyond control . It gave them victory.once they defeated places they had victory.After victory was won the great wall of china was given. It was a warning specifically stating don't mess with me .All of that is thanks to thegun and the gun is from the gun powder.It plays a big role in the history of mankind.