Asked by Jackie Stoughton on May 18, 2024
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What is the oxygen source in the unbalanced reaction of gunpowder, KNO3(s) + C(s) + S(s) →?
A) Potassium nitrate
B) Potassium ion
C) Charcoal
D) Sulfur
Unbalanced Reaction
A chemical equation where the number of atoms for each element is not the same on both sides of the equation.
Gunpowder
A mixture of saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal (carbon) that explodes when ignited.
Potassium Nitrate
A chemical compound with the formula KNO3, used as a fertilizer, in food preservation, and in the manufacture of gunpowder.
- Detail the reliance of explosive processes on oxygen availability and the mechanism by which oxygen influences these reactions.
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Mercedes JohnsonMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Potassium nitrate (KNO3) is the component of gunpowder that provides oxygen for the combustion reaction.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the reliance of explosive processes on oxygen availability and the mechanism by which oxygen influences these reactions.