explosives theme
The chemistry and technology of making things that explode is featured. Gunpowder, for example, is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate (saltpeter) with the sulfur and charcoal acting as fuels, while the saltpeter functions as an oxidizer.
Examples
Captain Kirk knew this well and used the knowledge to defeat his Gorn enemy in the legendary fight to the death in tos1x19 "Arena".
2 total · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| columbo1971e3x05 | minor | The homemade bomb enthusiast Eddie Kane was trying to get his book, entitled "Blow Up Anything in 10 Easy Steps", published. |
| tos1x19 | minor | Captain Kirk recalled that gunpowder is composed of sulfur, coal, and potassium nitrate. |