Trinitrotoluene

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/trinitrotoluene

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Trinitrotoluene?Joseph Wilbrand
2. What is the chemical formula?C7H5N3O6
3. What is the year of synthesis?1863
4. What is TNT?TNT is a chemical called Trinitrotoluene that can explode when detonated.
5. Why is TNT considered safe to store?TNT is very stable and doesn’t explode from shock, friction, or heat, so it can be stored safely.

Organic Chemistry: The branch of chemistry dealing with carbon-containing compounds and their reactions.
Exothermic Reaction: A chemical reaction that releases energy, usually in the form of heat.
Detonation Velocity: The speed at which the detonation wave travels through an explosive material.
Energetic Materials: Substances that can release large amounts of energy rapidly, such as explosives and propellants.