Q. As we all know that, Gunpowder is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate. Which among these components adds in speeding up the burning of the Gun Powder?

Answer: Only Sulphur
Notes: The correct answer is "Only Sulphur." Sulfur acts as a fuel and lowers the ignition temperature of gunpowder, enhancing the combustion process. Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) serves as an oxidizer, providing oxygen to support the burning of the other components. Charcoal also acts as a fuel but is less effective in accelerating the burn compared to sulfur. Gunpowder, invented in the 9th century in China, revolutionized warfare and pyrotechnics.