What is Chlorate?
'''Chlorate''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is ClO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>. It contains [[chlorine]] in the +5 [[oxidation state]]. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It exists in [[chemical compound]]s such as [[potassium chlorate]]. Many chlorates produce [[oxygen]] when they are heated. Chlorates are [[salt]]s of [[chloric acid]]. ==Related pages== *[[Hypochlorite]] *[[Potassium chlorate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]