test it and find out
By macerating the liver, you are increasing its surface area (SA) therefore, the enzyme catalase can break down the hydrogen peroxide at a much faster and easier rate.
yes, but it will be a small reaction and proceed very slow
The peroxidatic function of the liver is the function that creates hydrogen peroxide.
When Hydrogen Peroxide (2H2O2) is combined with a small piece of liver, the hydrogen peroxide decomposes. This is because the small piece of liver acts as a catalyst, or the cause, of the decomposition of the Hydrogen Peroxide.The balanced equation is thus:2H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide) ---------> 2H2O + O2
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising agent, and oxidation is an exothermic reaction. The liver is being oxidised.
The enzyme in the liver (catalase) decomposes the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen molecules.
You can decompose hydrogen peroxide into water by adding a few pieces of uncooked diced potato or liver to it. Both potatoes and liver contain enzymes that will break down hydrogen peroxide.
Because by macerating it, you increase the surface area. Therefore you will have a faster reaction. More O2 will form in less time.
Sand does not contain any enzymes or catalysts to decompose hydrogen peroxide
Enzymes in the liver.
The ground meat has more surface area available to react with the hydrogen peroxide.
The enzyme catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide in the liver. Seasons do not generally affect the amount of hydrogen peroxide breakdown, because humans regulate their body temperature.