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The original black gunpower was a mixture of 2 elements (sulfur, charcoal) and a compound (saltpetre). Modern gunpowder s a mixture of several different copunds, including nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.
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∙ 7y agoGun powder is formed from more than one substance.
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∙ 15y agoGun powder is a mixture
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∙ 13y agoSulfur, Charcoal, Potassium Nitrate.
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∙ 13y agoHeterogeneous
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∙ 12y agoGun powder is a mixture of substances.
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∙ 12y agoheterogeneous
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∙ 6y agoGunpowder is a heterogeneous mixture.
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Is gun powder a homogeneous mixture?
yes
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Tomato powder is a mixture.
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Curry powder is a mixture of spices.
What is the grey powder coating in a sparkler?
gun powder
When a powder is mixed with a liquid and some of the powder settles at the bottom is it a homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture?
It is heterogeneous since some of the powder settled to the bottom. If all the powder had mixed in, it would be homogeneous.
When gun powder is mixture?
Gun powder is always a mixture.
Is gun powder a heterogeneous or homogeneous?
Gun powder is a heterogeneous mixture.
Is gun pouder a mixture?
Gun powder is mixture.
Is gun powder a element compound or mixture?
A mixture.
Does gun powder a mixture?
It is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and saltpeter.
Is gun powder a homogeneous mixture?
yes
What is a mixture of sulphur and charcoal and saltpetre called?
Gun powder.
What was 18th century gun powder made out of?
Black powder was made of a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and saltpeter (Potassium Nitrate)
What is gun powder made of?
Gunpowder, also known as black powder, is traditionally composed of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). The mixture creates a highly combustible substance that, when ignited, rapidly releases gases, producing the explosive force necessary to propel projectiles from firearms.
How do you make gun powder?
A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur in a 75:15:10 ratio
Which is used for gun powder?
Mostly saltpetre is used as gun powder for filling guns. During the industrial revolution , it was a very important import material for England. ********** The original gunpowder- Black Powder, is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and saltpetre. Present day smokeless powder is based on guncotton (nitrocellulose) and/or nitroglycerin.
What wopuld happen if gun powder wasn't invented?
Other explosive mixture would have been invented. As they still are today.
