KAP Chemical Reactions Oulz 9. Which of the following statements is true about the reaction represented by the word equation below? Potassium chlorate when heated yields potassium chloride and oxygen

The question is asking about the properties of a chemical reaction. The reaction in question is the thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate, which is a type of chemical reaction. In this reaction, potassium chlorate (KClO3) decomposes into potassium chloride (KCl) and oxygen (O2) when heated. This is a type of decomposition reaction, which is a reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. The statement that is true about this reaction is that it is a decomposition reaction.