Question

describe a method for separation of a constituent of gunpowder

Answer 1

I hope you like it!!! Gunpowder is a mixture of sulphur, charcoal and potassium nitrate (nitre). When water is added to the mixture potassium nitrate dissolves. The mixture is then filtered.

Answer 2

gunpowder is a mixture of sulphur charcoal and potassium nitrate. When water is added to the mixture potassium nitrate dissolves. When this mixture is filtered the filtrate is sulphur solution while the residue is charcoal