{"id":147408,"date":"2024-10-02T18:23:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T18:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=147408"},"modified":"2024-10-02T18:23:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T18:23:05","slug":"solid-potassium-chlorate-breaks-into-potassium-chloride-and-oxygen-gas-when-heated-up-to-high-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/02\/solid-potassium-chlorate-breaks-into-potassium-chloride-and-oxygen-gas-when-heated-up-to-high-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid potassium chlorate breaks into potassium chloride and oxygen gas when heated up to high temperature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Solid potassium chlorate breaks into potassium chloride and oxygen gas when heated up to high temperature. This is an example of a\/an <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decomposition of solid potassium chlorate into potassium chloride and oxygen gas upon heating is an example of a <strong>decomposition reaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. This reaction can occur due to various factors, such as heat, light, or chemical agents. In the case of potassium chlorate (KClO\u2083), heating serves as the primary factor that initiates the breakdown of the compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When potassium chlorate is heated, it undergoes thermal decomposition. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction can be represented as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<br>2 \\text{KClO}_3 (s) \\rightarrow 2 \\text{KCl} (s) + 3 \\text{O}_2 (g)<br>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this equation, two moles of potassium chlorate decompose to produce two moles of potassium chloride (KCl) and three moles of oxygen gas (O\u2082).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process involves the breaking of bonds within the potassium chlorate molecule. As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the molecules also increases, which can overcome the energy barrier associated with bond breaking. Once the bonds between potassium, chlorine, and oxygen atoms are broken, new bonds form, resulting in the formation of potassium chloride and the release of oxygen gas as a byproduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decomposition reactions, including this one, are significant in various fields, including chemistry and environmental science. Understanding these reactions allows chemists to predict the products of reactions under specific conditions and can be critical for applications such as oxygen generation, waste management, and even pyrotechnics. Additionally, the process exemplifies the conservation of mass, as the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products, adhering to the law of conservation of mass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solid potassium chlorate breaks into potassium chloride and oxygen gas when heated up to high temperature. This is an example of a\/an _ reaction. The Correct Answer and Explanation is : The decomposition of solid potassium chlorate into potassium chloride and oxygen gas upon heating is an example of a decomposition reaction. 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