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There was a lot of foam because of the enzyme catalse that is in the potato.
Yes, it would bubble because the bubbles are the result of the breakdown of two hydrogen peroxide molecules into oxygen and two water molecules.
For what purpose?
Hydrogen peroxide is a toxic substance that is sometimes made in our cells due to some chemical reactions. It is poisonous so cells produce an enzyme called 'Catalase' which break down hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. Because catalase is in our blood, if hydrogen peroxide is added to it, it breaks down: Blood + H2 O2(hydrogen peroxide) --changes to-- H2O (water) + O2 (oxygen).
The hydrogen peroxide, H2O2 , is being decomposed into water and oxygen gas (the bubbles).
The platinum acts as catalyst and causes the hydrogen peroxide to decompose into water and oxygen.
To avoid a violent reaction.
To avoid a violent reaction.
To avoid a violent reaction.
it tasts funny =)
Water is added to decrease the Conc^ or the water is evaporated of to increase the Conc^
Bubbling of O2 being released