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When potassium chlorate is heated, it decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas. This reaction is highly exothermic and can be accelerated by adding a catalyst such as manganese dioxide. The released oxygen gas can support combustion, making potassium chlorate a common ingredient in fireworks and matches.

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