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Hydrogen peroxide acts as an oxidizing agent in lightener formulas, breaking down the natural pigment in hair by releasing oxygen. This process lightens the hair by removing color molecules.

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Hydrogen peroxide are mixed with dye and or lightener/bleach to make your hair lighter.


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No, hydrogen peroxide refers to the chemical compound H2O2, which is a colorless liquid. Hydrogen peroxide solution is a diluted form of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water, commonly found in concentrations of 3% or 0.5%.


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When a raw potato is mixed with hydrogen peroxide, the enzyme catalase in the potato helps break down the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. This reaction produces bubbles of oxygen gas as a result of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.


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Oxygen gas is produced when manganese dioxide and hydrogen peroxide are mixed. This reaction occurs as the manganese dioxide acts as a catalyst to decompose the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas.


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What does hydrogen peroxide and sugar do?

When mixed together, hydrogen peroxide and sugar can undergo a chemical reaction that produces heat and oxygen gas. This reaction is exothermic and can be used to create a simple rocket fuel or as a chemical demonstration in science experiments.


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3h2+co___ch4+h2o


What gas is formed when KI is mixed with H2O2?

The hydrogen peroxide will decompose to give water and oxygen, potassium Iodide is acting as a catalyst2H2O2(l)-------------> 2H2O(l) + O2(g)


Is Hydrogen peroxide teething whitening?

Hydrogen peroxide is a teeth whitener, google "hydrogen peroxide teeth."


What is the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and sodium chloride?

The reaction between hydrogen peroxide and sodium chloride does not result in a significant chemical reaction. Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent, while sodium chloride is a stable compound. When mixed together, they do not react to produce any noticeable changes.


Is hydrogen peroxide a compound or elements or mixture?

H2O2 is a covalent compound, as a pure sample of it cannot be split into other separate compounds by physical means. However, the bottle labeled "Hydrogen Peroxide" in your medicine cabinet is actually a mixture (it's about a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide the compound in water). I hope i could help out :)