When the Equation Below Is Properly Balanced,what Coefficient Is in Front

question 28

Multiple Choice

When the equation below is properly balanced,what coefficient is in front of KCl?
KClO₃ $\rarr$ KCl + O₂

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Anabolism

The constructive phase of metabolism in which the body cells synthesize complex molecules from simpler ones for growth, repair, and storage.

Substrate

A surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment; in biochemistry, it's the substance on which an enzyme acts.

Inorganic Substance

A chemical compound that lacks carbon-hydrogen bonds, typical of non-living systems, such as minerals and metals.

Iodide Ions

Negatively charged ions of iodine, essential for thyroid gland function and hormone production.