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What would happen if Argon and Copper mixed together?

If Argon gas and Copper metal were mixed together, they would not react chemically because Argon is an inert gas and Copper is a stable metal. They would simply coexist without interacting with each other.


What is the negative control in the lactose experiment?

The negative control in the lactose experiment would be a sample that does not contain lactose or the enzyme needed to break down lactose. This control is used to show what would happen if no lactose were present for the enzyme to act on.


What would happen if platinum was added to hydrogen peroxide solution?

Platinum acts as a catalyst in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, accelerating the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. This reaction produces bubbles of oxygen gas, causing the solution to foam or fizz. The platinum itself does not react and remains unchanged at the end of the reaction.


Is 3 percent hydrogen peroxide a suspension?

No, 3% hydrogen peroxide is not a suspension. It is a solution where hydrogen peroxide is completely dissolved in water. A suspension would involve particles of hydrogen peroxide that are not fully dissolved and would settle over time.


Why does frozen liver react with hydrogen peroxide more than raw liver?

the frozen liver reaction should have been slower than the liver at room temperature, as this is the optimal condition for the enzyme catalase. The reaction would occur at a slower rate when an enzyme is below its optimal condition so generally when an enzyme is in cold conditions it will function slower.

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What would happen if water replace in catalase activity?

If water were to replace hydrogen peroxide in catalase activity, the catalase enzyme would not function as intended. Catalase specifically catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, so substituting water would eliminate the substrate needed for the reaction. Consequently, the enzyme would be inactive, and the crucial protective role of catalase in breaking down harmful hydrogen peroxide would be compromised.


What is the substrate of catalase?

A substrate is a substance in which an enzyme reacts. The substrate for catalase would be hydrogen peroxide otherwise known as H2O2.


What would happen if your body didn't have the enzyme catalase?

we would die


Experiment catalase enzyme in test tube with sand and H2O2?

sand is not a biological tissue but if you add catalase and hydrogen peroxide together, oxygen and water will be formed. This is a process happening in every organ in every organism (especially in the liver) to break down toxic substances like hydrogen peroxide to less reactive substances: oxygen and water.


Would catalase act on chemicals other than hydrogen peroxide?

Catalase primarily acts on hydrogen peroxide to break it down into water and oxygen. While it may have some activity on other peroxides, its efficiency is highest with hydrogen peroxide due to its specific binding site.


What would happen if you mixed deer scents?

nothing


What happens if you put peroxide in your ear and it still hurts?

It is not recommended to use peroxide in the ear because if it became trapped inside the ear, it could cause harm to the tissue inside the ear. Some home remedies would have warm water mixed with a small amount of peroxide mixed into it. But even then it is risky. The best medicine is to see your family doctor.


What would occur if you mixed corn syrup corn oil rubbing alcohol hydrogen peroxide and water together?

Well, if you mixed rubbing alcohol with hydrogen peroxide it could produce a risk of creating VERY harmful chlorine gases. So I don't advise you to try it.


How and what do you feed your baby parrot at home?

you could feed it peroxide ? i dont know what would happen though !


What would happen if bleach and soap was mixed?

Your clothes would get cleaner.


What would happen if you mixed acetic acid with liver?

it will explode


What would happen if you mixed PET and HDPE?

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