Ba(ClO3)2 → ____ + 3O2

In or two sentences, explain the type of reaction that is occurring and identify the other product

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The reaction \( \text{Ba(ClO}_3\text{)}_2 \rightarrow \text{BaCl}_2 + 3\text{O}_2 \) is a decomposition reaction, where barium chlorate decomposes into barium chloride and oxygen gas when heated. The other product of this reaction is barium chloride (\( \text{BaCl}_2 \)).