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Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach, because it breaks down certain types of molecules which are responsible for colors.

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Does water turn into hydrogrn peroxIde after a while?

No, Hydrogen Peroxide will eventually turn into water because it will break down from H2O2 into H2O but water will not turn into hydrogen peroxide....


Does hydrogen peroxide turns litmus paper blue or red?

hydrogen peroxide turns litmus paper into blue.


How do the chemical properties of peroxide make it sutiable for hair dye?

the extra oxygen atom also makes hydrogen peroxide more reactive than water. hydrogen peroxide reacts readily with chemical pigments that give materials their color. this process which is called bleaching can make stained teeth white or turn brown hair blond.


Does the liver break down hydrogen peroxide?

When liver is added to hydrogen peroxide it starts bubbling vigorously releasing oxygen gas as effervescence. Hence the catalase present in liver decomposes the hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.


If you put proxide in your hair with out chemicals in it would it still turn your hair burgendy?

No, hydrogen peroxide alone will not turn your hair burgundy. To achieve that color, you would need to use a hair dye or color that has burgundy tones in it. Hydrogen peroxide is typically used as a developer in hair color to help activate the dye molecules.


What caused the pools to turn green at the Rio 2016 Olympics?

It was discovered that a pool technician mistakingly used 160 liters of hydrogen peroxide in the pools. The peroxide neutralized the chlorine, which allowed for organic growth.


What will happen to an egg in hydrogen peroxide?

When an egg is placed in hydrogen peroxide, a chemical reaction occurs. The hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen gas, releasing bubbles of oxygen. The oxygen gas bubbles adhere to the surface of the egg and create a foam-like appearance. This reaction is due to the catalase enzyme present in the eggshell, which catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide.


What colour will a solution of hydrogen peroxide fe rrous ammonium sulfate and potassium thiocyanate turn?

This is a very complicated question and the answer would have to be figured out by experiment. Commiserations.


Why does the amount of hydrogen peroxide used determine how light your hair color is?

Its not the volume as in the amount, Its the volume as in the percentage 10vol would be less than 40vol. higher the vol the lighter and faster it lightens..remember faster is not always better..damage damage damage........


How do you turn your teeth white at home?

you can whiten yellow teeth at home by brushing your teeth more than twice a day,and you can direct apply a Hydrogen peroxide mixed with water in to your teeth.Please be careful when applying,this may can cause damage to your gums.


What will happen if you mix 6 percent hydrogen peroxide and 12 percent hydrogen peroxide to bleach and use it on your hair which is a dark brown right now?

it will become 9 percent hydrogen peroxide and it should be okay to dye your hair with. it might look orangish at first but will turn blond like eminem. it might be really strong do not get that in your eyes.


What converts h2o2 to water?

The enzyme catalase, found in cells, catalyzes the conversion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2) through a decomposition reaction. This process helps to prevent the build-up of toxic hydrogen peroxide in living organisms.