Answer to Question #55555 in General Chemistry for rachel

Question

Write a balanced equation of reaction. Solid potassium chlorate is heated to form solid potassium chloride and oxygen gas.
Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.
also..Choose the type of reaction above.
Choose the type of reaction above.
double replacement
decomposition
combination
single replacement
combustion

Answer 1

2 KClO₃ (s) = 2 KCl (s) + 3 O₂ (g)
It’s a decomposition reaction.