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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.
Is hydrogen peroxide the same as peroxide?
Peroxide is an compound that can be a part of another chemical to form a molecule. Hydrogen peroxide is two hydrogen atoms attached to a peroxide molecule, forming hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide itself (O2) only exists as molecular oxygen when it is not attached to another chemical.
What is the charge of hydrogen peroxide?
The chemical Hydrogen Peroxide is positively charged.
What is prestogen?
it is BASF chemical series. it includes peroxide stabilizers and peroxide activators
What chemical symbol is the symbol for hydrogen peroxide?
The chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2
Why is water change to hydrogen peroxide a chemical change?
Water - H2O; Hydrogen peroxide - H2O2. It is a change of chemical formula , it is another type of molecule.
Is Hydrogen peroxide fizzing when applied to a wound physical or chemical change?
chemical
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 making salt water to gargle for a sore throat a physical or chemical change?
chemical change
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 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.
Does a physical or chemical change take place when an apple is exposed to oxygen over time with peroxide on it?
chemical
Is the element hydrogen and oxygen combine to form hydrogen peroxide a chemical change?
Yes it is.
What is the chemical formala for peroxide?
The chemical formula for peroxide is O2 and the charge is 2-
Is a cut healing a physical or chemical change?
Chemical. The hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and elemental oxygen. Two new substances are created.
What are the chemical properties of hydrogen peroxide?
hydrogen+peroxide
