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Turn Hydrogen Peroxide into Water

On the method of hydroperoxide of water
If you want to convert hydrogen peroxide into water, you need to understand the reason and make good use of the method. Hydrogen peroxide, its molecular formula is $H_2O_2 $, more oxygen atoms than water. This substance is oxidizing and active. If you want to turn it into water, you must find a way to remove its oxygen.

Looking at all chemical reactions, there is a catalyst to promote its decomposition. For example, manganese dioxide, when encountering hydrogen oxide, it can accelerate its change. In a clean vessel, put a hydrogen peroxide solution and sprinkle a little manganese dioxide powder, and you will see bubbles gushing out. This bubble is oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen under the catalysis of manganese dioxide. The chemical equation is: $2H_2O_2\ stackrel {MnO_2 }{=\!=\! =} 2H_2O + O_2 ↑ $.

There is also a method of heating to promote the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. However, when heating, the temperature should be carefully controlled. If the temperature is too high, the reaction will be too fast, or it will be dangerous. Slowly heating the hydrogen peroxide solution shows that it gradually decomposes, the water remains in the container, and the oxygen escapes.

Furthermore, some metal ions can also catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. For example, iron ions, copper ions, etc., putting a little substance containing iron salts or copper salts into a hydrogen peroxide solution can also cause it to decompose into water and oxygen. However, with this method, it is necessary to pay attention to the solution or introduce impurities. If the purity of water is extremely high, it should be used with caution.

To convert hydrogen peroxide into water, catalysts, heating or metal ion catalysis can be used. Choose according to the situation and operate with caution to achieve your wishes.