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In two or more complete sentences explain how to balance the chemical equation, KCIO3 → KCI + O2 anc include all steps.

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KCIO3 → KCI + O2

First you have to count all the atoms of each element in both sides of the reaction, in this case:
Left side: there is one K atom, one Cl atom and 3 O atoms
Right side: there is one K atom, one Cl atom and 2 O atoms

K and Cl are balanced but O isn't
To balance O you can add a coefficient to O2 in the right side of the equation like this:

KCIO3 → KCI +3 O2

Now you have 6 oxygen atoms in the right side but only 3 in the left side, so you can add a coefficient to KClO3:

2KCIO3 → KCI +3 O2

And finally, Balance K and Cl again by adding a 2 as a coefficient for KCl

2KCIO3 → 2KCI +3 O2

Now both sides have the same amount of atoms of each element (2 K atoms, 2 Cl atoms and 6 O atoms)