Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition
Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition: 'Elephant toothpaste' experiment. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
'Elephant toothpaste' experiment.
Reaction summary
2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: H₂O₂
- Conditions: MnO₂ catalyst or light
- Products: H₂O; O₂