Answer to Question #297533 in General Chemistry for clinton

Question

Write the word equation, skeletal and balanced equations of  Solid potassium chlorate when heated produces solid potassium chloride and oxygen gas.

Answer 1

Word equation

Potassium Chlorate $\underrightarrow{heat}$ Potassium Chloride + Oxygen gas

Skeletal Equation

$KClO_3\underrightarrow{heat}\>$ $KCl+O_2$

Balanced equation

$2KClO_{3(s)}\underrightarrow{heat}\>2KCl_{(s)}+3O_{2(g)}$