Question

2KCIO, - 2KCI + 302
a) Write the name of reactant and the catalyst used in this reaction
b) What is the type of the above reaction and why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Reactant is Potassium Chlorate (KClO3) and the catalyst used in this reaction is Manganese Dioxide (MnO2).

b) The given reaction is Decomposition Reaction. Because KClO3 breakes into simpler substances i.e. Potassium Chloride (KCl) and Oxygen (O2).