Potassium Chlorate Decomposition
Potassium Chlorate Decomposition: Lab oxygen source. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Lab oxygen source.
Reaction summary
2KClO₃ → 2KCl + 3O₂
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: KClO₃
- Conditions: MnO₂ catalyst, heat
- Products: KCl; O₂