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The reason why it foams or bubble is because blood and cells contain an enzyme called catalase. Since a cut or scrape contains both blood and damaged cells, there is lots of catalase floating around.
When the catalase comes in contact with hydrogen peroxide, it turns the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen gas (O2).
H2O2 --> H2O + O2 The reason why it foams or bubble is because blood and cells contain an enzyme called catalase. Since a cut or scrape contains both blood and damaged cells, there is lots of catalase floating around.
When the catalase comes in contact with hydrogen peroxide, it turns the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen gas (O2).
H2O2 --> H2O + O2
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∙ 16y ago
Phyllis Price
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∙ 6y agoPeroxide will bubble even if no infection is present.
Blood and most living cells contain the enzyme catalase. Catalase attacks hydrogen peroxide, making water and oxygen (O2), e.g. the fizz. Hydrogen Peroxide is one of the oldest antiseptics, through agitation of cells--- it kills both bacteria AND healthy cells. THAT is why you should use only a small amount, and not very often, unless directed by a physician.
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∙ 10y agoIt turns the H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) into water and oxygen gas - those are the bubbles
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∙ 11y agoHydrogen peroxide decomposes to form oxygen gas which is the cause of bubbling.
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When apply hydrogen peroxide to a scrapped knee what cause the hydrogen peroxide to bubble up?
the proteins in the blood the proteins in the blood
Why does hydrgen peroxide bubble when it is poured into a cut?
When hydrogen peroxide bubbles when its pored on an open wound, is because it is cleaning out all of the germs and infection.
Is hydrogen peroxide the same as hydrogen peroxide solution?
yes
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 solvent and solute of hydrogen peroxide?
The material most commonly called "hydrogen peroxide", especially by non-chemists, is a solution of the solute hydrogen peroxide in water as the solvent.
When apply hydrogen peroxide to a scrapped knee what cause the hydrogen peroxide to bubble up?
the proteins in the blood the proteins in the blood
Why doesn't cooked liver bubble in hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase is the protein that catalyzes the decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide to diatomic Hydrogen and Oxygen. Heat denatures or destroys proteins, so a boiled liver sample has denatured catalase proteins which can no longer perform their metabolic function.
Why a pinch of manganese dioxide causes hydrogen peroxide to explode?
Manganese dioxide is a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
What would happen if platinum was added to hydrogen peroxide solution?
The platinum acts as catalyst and causes the hydrogen peroxide to decompose into water and oxygen.
H2 plus O2 causes what equation?
hydrogen peroxide
Why does hydrgen peroxide bubble when it is poured into a cut?
When hydrogen peroxide bubbles when its pored on an open wound, is because it is cleaning out all of the germs and infection.
What cause hydrogen peroxide to bubble up when apply to a scrapped knee?
The reason why it foams or bubble is because blood and cells contain an enzyme called catalase. Since a cut or scrape contains both blood and damaged cells, there is lots of catalase floating around.When the catalase comes in contact with hydrogen peroxide, it turns the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen gas (O2).H2O2 --> H2O + O2
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.
Is Hydrogen peroxide teething whitening?
Hydrogen peroxide is a teeth whitener, google "hydrogen peroxide teeth."
What is the difference in hydrogen and hydrogen Peroxide?
Hydrogen is an element.Hydrogen peroxide is a compound.
What are the chemical properties of hydrogen peroxide?
hydrogen+peroxide
Is hydrogen peroxide a reactant?
I think Hydrogen Peroxide is a reactant,because hydrogen and oxygen are reactants so hydrogen peroxide should be a reactant.
