The Substance, KClO₃, Is a Strong Oxidizer Used in Explosives

question 62

Multiple Choice

The substance, KClO₃, is a strong oxidizer used in explosives, fireworks, and matches. What is its name?

• A) potassium chlorite
• B) potassium chloride
• C) potassium(I) chlorite
• D) potassium(I) chlorate
• E) potassium chlorate

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Definitions:

Posterior/Dorsal

Referring to the back side of the body or an organ, opposite of anterior/ventral, important in anatomical positioning.

Popliteal

Pertaining to the area behind the knee where ligaments, vessels, and muscles are located.

Pleural Body Cavity

A fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs, allowing them to expand and contract without friction, part of the thoracic cavity.

Ventral Body Cavity

A large body cavity in humans and many animals that houses organs in the chest and abdomen, separated by the diaphragm.