Potassium chlorate(V) decomposes on heating to produce oxygen gas. It is suggested that the equation for the reaction is one of the following two:
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KClO3(s) ⇒ KClO + O2(g) |
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KClO3(s) ⇒ KCl + 1½O2(g) |
Plan a gas volume experiment to determine which is the correct equation. Comment on any safety issues.