GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS SUBSTANCES METALS AND NON METALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is in crackers?
A
Metals
B
Non-Metals
C
Semi metals
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main non-metals used in crackers are : Sulphur and Phosphorus. The gunpowder mainly consists of 75 % of the Potassium Nitrate, 15 % of the charcoal, and 10 % of Sulfur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sulphur and phosphorus are both brittle and non-ductile.

Detailed explanation-3: -We are aware that the main non-metals used in crackers are mainly Sulphur and phosphorus. The gunpowder is 75% of the Potassium Nitrate, 15% of the charcoal and 10% of sulphur which is the spine of crackers. Phosphorus burns very quickly in the air and is responsible for the glowing in the darkness.

Detailed explanation-4: -The metal used in manufacture of Diwali crackers is Magnesium.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution : Sulphur is used for making crackers.

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