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One way to distinguish between hydrogen peroxide and water is to perform a chemical test with a catalyst, such as potassium permanganate. Hydrogen peroxide will react with the catalyst and produce oxygen gas, causing effervescence. Another method is to use a testing strip designed specifically to detect hydrogen peroxide, which will change color in the presence of hydrogen peroxide but not in water.

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What happens when you put a apple in peroxide?

When you put an apple in peroxide, the peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen gas. The oxygen gas bubbles that form might cause the apple to float to the surface. This reaction does not cause significant harm to the apple.


What will happen if you mix 6 percent hydrogen peroxide and 12 percent hydrogen peroxide to bleach and use it on your hair which is a dark brown right now?

it will become 9 percent hydrogen peroxide and it should be okay to dye your hair with. it might look orangish at first but will turn blond like eminem. it might be really strong do not get that in your eyes.


What does hydrogen peroxide do to cuts?

Hydrogen peroxide can help to clean cuts by bubbling up and removing debris such as dirt and germs from the wound. However, it can also damage healthy cells and slow down the healing process, so it is recommended to use it sparingly and dilute it with water before applying to a cut.


Why would teenagers have toilet paper tubes stuffed with dryer sheets and a bottle of peroxide?

Teenagers might be using toilet paper tubes stuffed with dryer sheets and a bottle of peroxide to create homemade devices for smoking marijuana. The dryer sheets mask the smell, while the peroxide can be used as a cleaning agent or to modify the drug.


Does hydrogen peroxide stain skin?

No it does not. Unless by "stain" you mean "bleach", because it might do that (or even cause a chemical burn, if it's concentrated enough ... the hydrogen peroxide you buy at the drug store is only 3%, so it's not concentrated enough though you should still keep it away from your eyes).

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Does hydrogen peroxide clean blackheads?

NO! You might have it confused with benzoyl peroxide?! Benzoyl peroxide is a commonly used chemical in most acne medicines.


What might be formed in the chemical reaction H202?

H2O2 is not a chemical reaction, it is Hydrogen Peroxide.


What happens when you put a apple in peroxide?

When you put an apple in peroxide, the peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen gas. The oxygen gas bubbles that form might cause the apple to float to the surface. This reaction does not cause significant harm to the apple.


What will be the reaction of Hydrogen peroxide with esters?

Peroxide is a good nucleophile, it might be strong enough for an addition-elimination reaction to form a peroxy acid and the alcohol. Depending on the stability of the peroxy acid, it might decompose to the carboxylic acid.


How to remove Dried blood on a satin pillow case?

The best blood removal method I have found is regular hydrogen peroxide. Depending on the size of the blood, either dab the area with a cotton ball soaked in peroxide or you can pour the peroxide directly on the blood. The peroxide will foam and oxidize the blood on contact. Again, depending on the size of the blood, it might take two or more applications to complete.


What is carbon per oxide?

I've never heard of carbon peroxide. Might it be "organic peroxide"? That would be a compound with the general formula R-O-O-R' where R and R' are (possibly different) carbon-containing fragments.


What will happen if you mix 6 percent hydrogen peroxide and 12 percent hydrogen peroxide to bleach and use it on your hair which is a dark brown right now?

it will become 9 percent hydrogen peroxide and it should be okay to dye your hair with. it might look orangish at first but will turn blond like eminem. it might be really strong do not get that in your eyes.


What does hydrogen peroxide do to cuts?

Hydrogen peroxide can help to clean cuts by bubbling up and removing debris such as dirt and germs from the wound. However, it can also damage healthy cells and slow down the healing process, so it is recommended to use it sparingly and dilute it with water before applying to a cut.


Zit that is really big and it hurts but I can't pop it. What do I do?

Buy a tube of Benzoil Peroxide. You might see this at the hospital. It treat acne including zits.


What will happen if you mix a chemical with a hydrogen peroxide?

Nothing too bad! When I bleach my hair, I put a little hydrogen peroxide in with the mix. I see a difference in whiteness when I do and don't use hydrogen peroxide. It gets it a lot whiter. However, hydrogen peroxide is DAMAGING to hair! If you're going to use it, poke a small hole in the film of a new bottle and only use a couple squirts! You have to be careful, because it can damage your hair and scalp. Keep and eye on it. And when you're done bleaching, deep condition the hell out of your hair! Good luck!


Why would teenagers have toilet paper tubes stuffed with dryer sheets and a bottle of peroxide?

Teenagers might be using toilet paper tubes stuffed with dryer sheets and a bottle of peroxide to create homemade devices for smoking marijuana. The dryer sheets mask the smell, while the peroxide can be used as a cleaning agent or to modify the drug.


How long does my hair have to be dirty in order to dye it?

Rather ask this...How long before I can apply it? The answer is about two days. You might have accidentally scratched your scalp and it WILL burn to put a peroxide solution on that cut.