Question
Potassium chlorate, KCIO3, acts as an oxidizing agent in matches, explosives, flares, and fireworks. In the equation below, it is formed from the element chlorine and potassium hydroxide.
3 Cl2+ 6KOH=KCIO3+5KCL+3H2O
Write a conversion factor that could be used to convert between moles of potassium hydroxide and moles of potassium chlorate
3 Cl2+ 6KOH=KCIO3+5KCL+3H2O
Write a conversion factor that could be used to convert between moles of potassium hydroxide and moles of potassium chlorate
Answers
Dr. Dave
1 mole KClO3 / 6 moles KOH