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Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition by Manganese Oxide

On the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by manganese dioxide

Those who were good at researching material changes in ancient times have a subtle understanding, and the reason is between milliseconds. Today there is hydrogen peroxide, which is active and often has the opportunity to change. Manganese dioxide, on the other hand, has a peculiar use in the change of hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen peroxide, with its molecular structure, contains active bonds. Although it is left in the vessel, it also has the potential to slowly decompose, releasing oxygen and water, but its speed is very slow, which is difficult for ordinary people to notice.

When taking a little manganese dioxide and putting it into a vessel containing hydrogen peroxide. In an instant, the change suddenly starts. But in the solution, bubbles churn, like springs, this is the appearance of oxygen escaping. Looking at it, although manganese dioxide enters it, the reaction is complete, and its quality and quantity remain unchanged.

Why can manganese dioxide do this? Cover because of its catalytic ability. On the way to the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, manganese dioxide is like a guide, opening a convenient way for the reaction. It makes the reaction that originally requires high energy consumption and slows down the process a fast way. In this process, the mechanism of manganese dioxide participating in the reaction is like dancing with hydrogen peroxide molecules. First, it interacts with hydrogen peroxide into an intermediate state, reducing the energy barrier required for the reaction, and then escapes from it, returning to the original appearance, and then it can lead to the change of hydrogen peroxide molecules.

This phenomenon is not unique to the laboratory. Between heaven and earth, there are many such things in the change of all things. With the help of small things, the achievement of great change can be promoted. Although invisible, it is a great achievement. Studying the changes of the two, we can see that the material world has changed thousands of times, and the laws are hidden in it. Only when we explore it with wisdom and diligence can we understand its mysteries and use it to benefit the world.