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Does Hydrogen Peroxide Break Down

On the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
Or ask: "Hydrogen peroxide can be decomposed?" To say: "Yes. Hydrogen peroxide is active and often decomposes itself. At room temperature, although the decomposition is slow, when exposed to heat, light, or contact with catalysts, the decomposition rate increases sharply."

Watch the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, the common oxygen and water. Its chemical formula is\ (2H_ {2} O_ {2}\ stackrel {catalyst or thermal }{=\!=\!=} 2H_ {2} O + O_ {2}\ uparrow\). When there is a catalyst such as manganese dioxide, it can be seen that bubbles in the solution are connected, which is a sign of oxygen escape.

The reason for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is derived from its molecular structure. The bond of dioxygen is easier to break than that of other bonds. The function of a catalyst is to reduce the energy barrier of its decomposition, making it easier for molecules to reach the activated state and promoting the rapid reaction.

As for the application of this decomposition, it is widely used. In medical treatment, it can be used as a disinfectant to decompose the newly generated oxygen, which has strong oxidation properties and can kill bacteria. In industry, it can also be used for bleaching, or as a raw material for chemical reactions.

From this perspective, hydrogen peroxide can indeed be decomposed, and the decomposition property is of great benefit to both life and industry. It is also an important phenomenon in the field of chemistry.