Gunpowder is a mixture and so does not have a chemical formula.
By doing something called subterfage...
They used a process by the name of subterfuge.
Roger Bacon is often credited with being one of the early figures to describe the composition of gunpowder in the 13th century, particularly in his work "Opus Majus," written around 1267. However, the exact formula for gunpowder was not fully developed until later, with the first recorded use of gunpowder in warfare occurring in the 9th century in China. Bacon's contributions were significant in the context of European alchemy and the study of explosives, but he did not create the formula in the way we understand it today.
The chemical formula KNO3 is for potassium nitrate.
The substance with the chemical formula KNO3 is called potassium nitrate. It is used as an oxidizing agent in gunpowder.
Gunpowder reached Europe through the rich Silk Road trade. The chemical formula for gunpowder and the refinement process reached Europe in completed form by the late 13th century. Roger Bacon, a renowned early European alchemist (1214 - 1292), set forth the marvels of the world; among them he listed the ingredients of gunpowder. With the ingredients of gunpowder revealed European scientists, inventors and alchemists were ready to improve gunpowder.
The chemical formula of gunpowder is typically written as KNO3 + S + C. This reflects the combination of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), sulfur, and carbon that make up the primary components of gunpowder.
Gunpowder was discovered in China during the 9th century, specifically in the context of alchemical experiments. It was initially used for medicinal purposes before its potential as an explosive was recognized. The earliest recorded formula for gunpowder, comprising saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur, appeared in Chinese texts, leading to its eventual use in warfare and fireworks.
an ingredient in gunpowder is sulphur
There is no specific collective noun for gunpowder, in which case, you use an appropriate noun suited to the situation a pound of gunpowder, a flask of gunpowder, a box of gunpowder, etc.
No, gunpowder is not magnetic.