chlorate
Chlorine-oxygen compound salt
Chlorate is a chemical compound containing chlorine and oxygen, specifically a salt of chloric acid.
Chlorates are powerful oxidizers used in herbicides, matches, fireworks, and explosives.
Potassium chlorate and sodium chlorate are the most common: The weed killer contained sodium chlorate.
Electron-accepting reactant
- chloriteGreen sheet silicate mineral
- anionNegatively charged ion
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- catalystAgent enabling change
oxygen · reduction · combustion · reactant · electrolysis · salt · ionic · aqueous
Chemical destroying unwanted plants
- defoliantAgent removing plant leaves
- non-selectiveWithout particular preference
- desiccantMoisture-absorbing material
Explosive light displays
- explosivesDetonating substances
- matchesPairs that align
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- ignitionStarting combustion process
flash powder · detonation · primer · incendiary · combustible · oxidant · sparkler · flare
Cleaning supply for consumption
- bleachingChemical color removal
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
oxidizer
Electron-accepting reactant
- chloriteGreen sheet silicate mineral
- anionNegatively charged ion
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
catalyst · oxygen · reduction · combustion · reactant · electrolysis · salt · ionic · aqueous · oxidation
weedkiller
Chemical destroying unwanted plants
- defoliantAgent removing plant leaves
- non-selectiveWithout particular preference
- desiccantMoisture-absorbing material
fireworks
Explosive light displays
- explosivesDetonating substances
- matchesPairs that align
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
ignition · flash powder · detonation · primer · incendiary · combustible · oxidant · sparkler · flare · fuse
water treatment
Cleaning supply for consumption
- bleachingChemical color removal
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
antimicrobial · drinking water · byproduct · residual · sterilization
chloratereducing agent
Electron-donating chemical species
sulfide · thiosulfate · sulfite · hydride
- potassium chlorateChlorine-oxygen salt of potassium