explain how to balance the chemical equation, KClO3 ⟶ KCl + O2 and include all steps

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ardni313 ardni313 · Answer 1 · 2020-10-14T12:36:34+02:00

The balance of chemical equation : 2KClO₃ ⟶ 2KCl + 3O₂

Equalization (balance) of chemical reactions can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:

1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c, etc.

2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index (subscript) between reactant and product

3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1

Reaction

[tex]\tt KClO_3\Rightarrow KCl+O_2[/tex]

1. Coefficient

KClO₃ ⟶ aKCl + bO₂

2. Equation

K ⇒ left =1, right=a ⇒a=1

Cl⇒ left =1, right=a ⇒a=1

O ⇒ left = 3, right = 2b ⇒3=2b, b = 1.5

The equation turns into :

KClO₃ ⟶ KCl + 1.5O₂

multiplied by 2

2KClO₃ ⟶ 2KCl + 3O₂