Interaction | Reaction | Process     Data Page

Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to water and oxygen.

The reaction is catalysed by many transition metal salts, such as MnO2, transition metal ions, surfaces, dust and peroxidase enzymes.

The reaction can be violent.

2
HOOH
         
2
H2O
  +  
O2
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Hydrogen peroxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Oxygen     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: A2
Decomposition by Heat (Pyrolysis)
Disproportionation

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