The mixture of potassium nitrate powdered charcoal and sulfur is known as?

A. Cement
B. Gun Powder
C. Glass
D. Paint

Brief Facts About GunPowder:

Gunpowder, also commonly known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, carbon (in the form of charcoal), and potassium nitrate (saltpeter). The sulfur and carbon act as fuels while the saltpeter is an oxidizer.

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