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KClO₃ is a ________.

1) strong acid
2) weak acid
3) strong base
4) weak base
5) non electrolyte

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Final answer:

KClO₃ is neither an acid nor a base, it is a salt from a strong acid and a strong base, and in water, it is a strong electrolyte that dissociates into ions.

Step-by-step explanation:

KClO₃, or potassium chlorate, is not an acid or a base; rather, it is a salt derived from the reaction of a strong base (KOH, potassium hydroxide) and a strong acid (HClO₃, chloric acid). When KClO₃ is dissolved in water, it disassociates into K+ and ClO₃- ions. Since both the components come from strong counterparts, the resulting solution of potassium chlorate is essentially neutral in water. Therefore, KClO₃ is neither a strong nor weak acid or base. Based on the given choice set, KClO₃ would be a strong electrolyte because it dissociates into ions almost completely in an aqueous solution.

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