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  • Decomposition of Potassium Chlorate (KClO3): Balanced Chemical Equation & Explanation
    Potassium chlorate (V) is a very unstable compound and doesn't exist under normal conditions. It's more likely you're asking about the decomposition of potassium chlorate (KClO₃), which is a common chemical used in lab experiments.

    Here's the balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of potassium chlorate:

    2KClO₃(s) → 2KCl(s) + 3O₂(g)

    This equation shows that:

    * 2 molecules of solid potassium chlorate (KClO₃) decompose to form

    * 2 molecules of solid potassium chloride (KCl) and

    * 3 molecules of oxygen gas (O₂).

    It's important to note that this reaction requires heat to initiate.

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