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Yeast Hydrogen Peroxide Chemical Reaction

The Transformation of Leaven and Hydrogen Peroxide
There are foreign bodies in the world, called yeast, and there is hydrogen peroxide. When the two meet, a strange change occurs.

Yeast, the genus of micro-things, is often hidden among things. Although its body is small, it can cause chemical changes and is important to the world. Hydrogen peroxide, scientific name hydrogen peroxide, is as clear as water in color, active in nature, easily divided and oxygen-producing.

When yeast encounters hydrogen peroxide, it changes instantaneously. See hydrogen peroxide gradually forming fine foam, initially hidden in water, then dense, if a spring surges, the foam rises and gathers, forming the shape of white cotton. And generate heat, feel warm when touched, this is the sign of transformation.

The reason for this is that yeast contains an enzyme called catalase. This enzyme can promote the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. With the help of enzymes, hydrogen peroxide is quickly divided into water and oxygen. The corresponding formula is as follows: 2H ² O ³ $\ xrightarrow [] {catalase} $2H ² O + O ³ ↑. Oxygen comes out and foams, and heat is also generated. This is the fruit of transformation.

Looking at this transformation, it can be seen that when microorganisms and medicines meet, they can produce fantastical scenes. In the study of chemistry, such changes are common, but they are studied carefully. Every new gain can be used in various industries and benefit the world.