Decomposition of Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

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In this video we'll look at the equation for the decomposition of H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide). When Hydrogen peroxide decomposes the products are Oxygen gas and Water. We can write the balanced equation as:

2H2O2 = O2 + 2H2O

H2O2 could be a liquid, or dissolved in water (aqueous). The O2 will be a gas, those are the bubbles we see forming when we use Hydrogen peroxide. Water will be a liquid or gas, depending on how concentrated the H2O2 is. The more concentrated, the more exothermic and the more likely the water will be a gas.

The reaction takes place much, much faster in the presence of a catalyst. Common catalysts are MnO2 or KI. The enzyme Catalase will also speed up the reaction (enzyme are biological catalysts).

In the video we see the H2O2 decomposed by KI (the elephant toothpaste) and by Catalse (the carrot).

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Most compounds that decompose with the release of oxygen are oxidizing agents.

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Namaste Dr.B sir, suppose a person gives two compounds or molecules and if they ask us what happens when they combine…. Then how can we easily write the products???

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Sir
If we expose h2o2 in sunlight it can be easily decomposed instead of adding carrot.

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If left hand side equation is given how we will fing right side equation make a video on it please please

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Sir can we use this oxygen for breathing and industrial purpose or not

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can you brush your teeth with elephant toothpaste?

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