For the elements K, Cl, and O in the following equations, the requirement that the number of
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For the elements K, Cl, and O in the following equations, the requirement that the number of atoms be equal on either side of the equation is met. Why is none of them an acceptable balanced equation for the decomposition of solid potassium chlorate yielding solid potassium chloride and oxygen gas?
(a) KClO3(s) → KCl(s) + 3 O(g)
(b) KClO3(s) → KCl(s) + O2(g) + O(g)
(c) KClO3(s) → KClO(s) + O2(g)
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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications
ISBN: 9780132931281
11th Edition
Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette
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