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The iron in haemoglobin is reduced oxidised by the hydrogen peroxide which is an oxidising agent.

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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).


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Wipe the blood off with hydrogen peroxide, then clean the peroxide off with water after you get the blood out. Peroxide will usually get blood out of most fabrics.


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Hydrogen peroxide breaks down the components of blood stains through oxidation, which helps to lift the stain from the fabric. When hydrogen peroxide comes into contact with blood, it reacts with the enzymes and proteins in the blood to break them down, making it easier to clean the stain.


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Why does blood bubble when its mixed with hydrogen peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide bonds to, and destroys cells. In doing so, it creates the bubbles you notice. Blood is made up of many cells, and therefore it reacts the same way. It is safe to use at over the counter concentrations for oral antiseptic use or cleaning wounds.


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Effect of dropping a drop of blood to a solution of hydrogen peroxide?

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Does peroxide kill white blood cells?

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