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Does manganese dioxide catalyze the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide?
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Yes manganese dioxide catalyzes the break down of hydrogen peroxide.
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Which enzyme assists in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide?
manganese dioxide
Which enzyme is responsible to the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide?
Manganese oxide is a catalyst which speeds up the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
What happens when manganese dioxide is added to hydrogen peroxide and why was manganese dioxide added to the test tube containing hydrogen peroxide?
Yes, it would bubble because the bubbles are the result of the breakdown of two hydrogen peroxide molecules into oxygen and two water molecules.
Why a pinch of manganese dioxide causes hydrogen peroxide to explode?
Manganese dioxide is a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
What will you observe when adding manganese oxide to hydrogen peroxide?
A decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. The manganese oxide acts as a catalyst and is not itself changed.
Is there evidence that manganese dioxide catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide instead of reacting with it?
Yes, manganese dioxide catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is an inorganic catalyst. An example of an organic compound would be catalase, such as liver. In my high school Honors Biology class, we performed a lab studying biochemical reactions, and the results showed that MnO2 catalyzes, not reacts. So there you have it ~ proof, evidence! Enjoy! c:
What is the catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?
manganese sulfide
What effect does catalase have on the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase converts hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
What can the manganese dioxide be called when mixed with hydrogen peroxide?
Catalyst.
What doe hydrogen peroxide and manganese dioxide form?
H2O2, or Hydrogen Peroxide is combined with MnO2, Manganese Dioxide, to form H2O, water, and O2, oxygen gas. The Manganese Dioxide serves as a catalyst in this reactions since it is not a reactant, but sets the reaction in motion. Therefore, when writing the chemical equation, one should place MnO2 beneath the yield sign. One's balanced chemical equation should look like this: a. 2H2O2(L) ==> 2H2O(L) + O2(g) MnO2(s)
What is the substance that identifies a substance as an enzyme?
The substance that is used to identify enzymes is hydrogen peroxide. Enzymes will catalyze the decomposition reaction of hydrogen peroxide and oxygen gas will form.
Does oxygen gas come from the hydrogen peroxide or manganese?
The peroxide, H2O2 =>(Mn as a catalysist)=> H2O + O2
