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.