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Yes, it is. Peroxide, or hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, is a powerful oxidizer. It oxidizes stuff, or causes stuff to combine with the oxygen. The reaction kills bacteria, because they are vulnerable to this destructive chemical. It also "kills" a bit of tissue that is exposed, but not too much. The "big loser" here is any bacterial agent that is exposed to this chemical. When the hydrogen peroxide is put on a wound, oxygen is liberated. That is the reason you see all the bubbles. The H2O2 is unstable, and is being applied as a solution of just a few percent, but the action is fierce. And a good one it is. This stuff is a fabulous "cleaner" of minor wounds, or even major ones. It is applied drop by drop or as a "dribble" to clean out the area of injury before an antiseptic solution or cream is applied or sutures are put on.
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Is hydrogen peroxide a chemical or physical change?
Catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Catalase is found in blood and bacteria in the wound. The bubbles you see are from the oxygen that is being released.
What is the chemical formula of ammonium peroxide?
The chemical formula of ammonium peroxide is ( (NH_4)_2H_2O_2 ).
What is the chemical formula for cadmium peroxide?
The chemical formula for cadmium peroxide is CdO2.
What chemical symbol is the symbol for hydrogen peroxide?
The chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2
What is chemical symbol for sodium peroxide?
Na2O2, or Na-O-O-Na.
Is peroxide good for sore throat?
No, peroxide is dangerous to your health and has no beneficial effect whatsoever. If anything, it will damage your throat more, possibly giving it permanent chemical scarring.
Is Hydrogen peroxide fizzing when applied to a wound physical or chemical change?
chemical
Is hydrogen peroxide a chemical or physical change?
Catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Catalase is found in blood and bacteria in the wound. The bubbles you see are from the oxygen that is being released.
Is making salt water to gargle for a sore throat a physical or chemical change?
chemical change
Why is water change to hydrogen peroxide a chemical change?
The transformation of water into hydrogen peroxide involves a rearrangement of atoms and the formation of new chemical bonds, resulting in a completely new substance with different properties. This chemical reaction cannot be reversed by physical means and is accompanied by the absorption or release of energy, which is characteristic of a chemical change.
Is making salt water to gargle for a sore throat a chemical change?
Making salt water to gargle for a sore throat is not a chemical change. This is because the salt can be extracted from the water.
Is making salt water to gargle for sore throat is chemical change?
Making salt water to gargle for a sore throat is not a chemical change. This is because the salt can be extracted from the water.
Is hair being bleached with hydrogen peroxide a chemical property?
Hair being bleached with hydrogen peroxide is a chemical change, not a chemical property. Chemical properties describe how a substance reacts with other substances to form new substances, while a chemical change involves the actual rearrangement of atoms and molecules in a substance. In this case, hydrogen peroxide is breaking down the pigment molecules in the hair, causing it to change color.
When hydrogen peroxide is poured on a cut on a persons skin the hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen gas what type of change is this?
This is a chemical reaction. A decomposition reaction.
Does a physical or chemical change take place when an apple is exposed to oxygen over time with peroxide on it?
chemical
What is chemical name for peroxide?
Peroxide is already the chemical name. The formula is O22− I thought it was H2O2
Is the element hydrogen and oxygen combine to form hydrogen peroxide a chemical change?
Yes it is.
