How do you balance this chemical equation?

barium chlorate -- barium chloride + oxygen

I'm really confused on this question because it contains some ionic compounds. How would you balance it? Thanks!

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How do you balance this chemical equation?

barium chlorate --> barium chloride + oxygen

I'm really confused on this question because it contains some ionic compounds. How would you balance it? Thanks!

paxpolaris · Answer

Barium= Ba 2+
Chlorate = ClO3 1-
Chloride = Cl 1-
Oxygen = O2

paxpolaris · Answer

$$\_\_Ba \left( ClO_3 \right)_2 \rightarrow \_\_BaCl_2 + \_\_O_2$$

paxpolaris · Answer

then balancing you should be  a simple matter not having any extra atoms on either side. eg you need 1 barium chlorate.

anonymous · Answer

1 barium chlorate --> 1 barium chloride + 3 oxygen