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Why does macerated liver react faster than whole liver on hydrogen peroxide?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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Why doesn't macerated liver react with hydrogen Peroxide like liver does?
Because by macerating it, you increase the surface area. Therefore you will have a faster reaction. More O2 will form in less time.
What function of the liver creates hydrogen peroxide?
The peroxidatic function of the liver is the function that creates hydrogen peroxide.
Liver plus hydrogen peroxide equals what and what?
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
Why does liver and hydrogen peroxide exothermic?
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising agent, and oxidation is an exothermic reaction. The liver is being oxidised.
Mix hydrogen peroxide and liver?
The enzyme in the liver (catalase) decomposes the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen molecules.
How do you reduce hydrogen peroxide to water in homely method?
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.
What turns hydrogen peroxide into water?
Enzymes in the liver.
How does liver react with hydrogen peroxide?
test it and find out
Does the human liver break down more hydrogen peroxide in the summer or winter?
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.
What enzyme filled sac is found in the liver and produces hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase, however it does not produce hydrogen peroxide but rather catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas.
What color gas is produced when mixing Hydrogen Peroxide and Liver?
Colourless, oxygen is produce by the catalytic action of the Iron in the liver on the hydrogen peroxide. 2 H2O2 -> 2 H2O + O2.
What happens to crushed liver when in peroxide?
It reacts more quickly than uncrushed liver would. This is because more catalase is exposed to the hydrogen peroxide.
