Catalase is an enzyme that is present in potatoes that catalyzes the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide into H20 (water) and O2 (oxygen). This oxygen that is being formed in the enzymatic reaction is the cause for the bubbles that you see forming.
The material most commonly called "hydrogen peroxide", especially by non-chemists, is a solution of the solute hydrogen peroxide in water as the solvent.
No, hydrogen peroxide refers to the chemical compound H2O2, which is a colorless liquid. Hydrogen peroxide solution is a diluted form of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water, commonly found in concentrations of 3% or 0.5%.
Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2 For more information see related link.
Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen.
Hydrogen Peroxide itself is as colorless as water. Hydrogen peroxide solution is a bit ambiguous, and could vary with what you mean by "solution".
The enzyme in potatoes that breaks down hydrogen peroxide is called catalase. Catalase helps to convert hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, which prevents oxidative damage in the potato cells.
You can decompose hydrogen peroxide into water by adding a few pieces of uncooked diced potato or liver to it. Both potatoes and liver contain enzymes that will break down hydrogen peroxide.
When a raw potato is mixed with hydrogen peroxide, the enzyme catalase in the potato helps break down the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. This reaction produces bubbles of oxygen gas as a result of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
Hydrogen peroxide can cause an oxidative reaction on potatoes, which can change their texture, taste, and color. The effect may vary slightly depending on the type of potato due to differences in starch content and enzyme composition, but in general, most potatoes will exhibit a similar reaction to hydrogen peroxide.
Foods that are high in catalase enzyme, such as potatoes and liver, typically fizz when hydrogen peroxide is applied to them due to the enzyme's ability to break down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water, creating bubbles.
By putting your finger in it and soaking it. [I don't think this will work unless you have an open cut ;) Catalase is an enzyme contained in blood, and it speeds up (catalyses) the decomposition of H2O2. A drop of blood is what you need - from you, or from a steak! It breaks down into water and oxygen]
Adding hydrogen peroxide to bleach will cause it to foam up due to the release of oxygen gas. This is because the reaction between hydrogen peroxide and bleach produces oxygen gas, leading to the foaming effect.
Hydrogen peroxide can produce foam when it reacts with organic substances like blood or dirt due to the release of oxygen gas. However, it may not foam on all substances as it depends on the presence of organic materials for the reaction to occur.
potatoes or liver anything with the enzyme catalase
When the catalase comes in contact with hydrogen peroxide, it turns the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water. The bubbles you see in the foam are pure oxygen bubbles being created by the catalase.
When crushed potato is added to hydrogen peroxide, the enzyme catalase in the potato catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. This reaction produces bubbling or foaming as the oxygen gas is released.
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.