what is the catalyst ? which catalyst is used in decomposition of potassium chlorate ?
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The last reaction, the decomposition of potassium chlorate, includes manganese(IV) oxide (MnO2) as a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance that causes an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction without being used up in the reaction. It is this reaction that will be studied in this experiment.
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Potassium chlorate decomposes to potassium chloride and oxygen gas if heated while in presence of a catalyst named manganese(IV) dioxide (MnO
2
).
2KClO
3
→
MnO
2
3O
2
+2KCl
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