Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Entry Exam
Which type of reaction is exemplified by the chemical equation KClO?óÔÇÜãÆ ?óÔÇáÔÇÖ KCl + O?óÔÇÜÔÇÜ?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The chemical equation KClO?óÔÇÜãÆ ?óÔÇáÔÇÖ KCl + O?óÔÇÜÔÇÜ represents a decomposition reaction. In a decomposition reaction, a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. In this case, potassium chlorate (KClO?óÔÇÜãÆ) decomposes into potassium chloride (KCl) and oxygen gas (O?óÔÇÜÔÇÜ). Therefore, the correct answer is D: Decomposition. This reaction is not a single replacement reaction (where one element replaces another in a compound), a double replacement reaction (where ions in two compounds exchange places), or a combustion reaction (which involves a substance reacting with oxygen to produce heat and light).