This is a chemical equation illustrating the reaction between zinc metal (Zn) and potassium chlorate (KClO3), resulting in zinc chlorate (Zn(ClO3)2) and potassium chloride (KCl).
- Reaction conditions
This reaction occurs under high temperature conditions or in the presence of a catalyst.
- Reaction process
When Zn reacts with 2 moles of KClO3, it forms one mole of Zn(ClO3)2 and two moles of KCl. Zn enters this reaction in atomic form, while KClO3 participates in molecular form.
- Phenomena occurring
When the reaction occurs, heat is released, which can be easily identified by changes in color and size of the reacting substances.