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Name an important constituent of gunpowder.


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  • Gunpowder is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate.
  • Charcoal is an important constituent of gunpowder.
  • It is a black, soft, and porous solid.

Hence, an important constituent of gunpowder is charcoal.


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