Chemical Reaction
What is decomposition?
This reaction occurs when hydrogen peroxide breaks into water and oxygen.
What is a catalyst?
Yeast is an example of this, as it speeds up the reaction in the Elephant’s Toothpaste experiment.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
The Elephant’s Toothpaste reaction uses this compound, also known as H₂O₂.
What is oxygen?
The foam in the reaction is created by the trapping of this gas.
What are safety goggles?
To protect your eyes, it’s use to wear these during the experiment.
What is an exothermic reaction?
The Elephant’s Toothpaste reaction is an example of this type of reaction that releases heat.
What is potassium iodide?
This solid compound, often used in high-school versions, is a strong catalyst for the reaction.
What is 3%?
The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in store-bought bottles is typically around this percentage.
What is dish soap?
Adding this kitchen item to the reaction creates foam by reducing surface tension.
What are gloves?
High concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can cause burns, making this protective gear essential.
What is decomposition?
The Elephant’s Toothpaste reaction demonstrates this key concept in chemistry, where molecules break apart.
What is catalysis?
This term describes the process of increasing a chemical reaction’s rate.
What are water and oxygen?
In the reaction, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into these two products.
What is foam?
This type of bubbly substance is created in the "elephant toothpaste" experiment when hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen gas, with the help of yeast or potassium iodide as a catalyst
What is a waterproof surface?
When conducting the experiment indoors, it’s important to perform it on this type of surface for easy cleanup.
What is thermal energy?
The heat produced in the reaction is evidence of this energy type being released.
What is an enzyme?
a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific
What is 30%?
Industrial-grade Elephant’s Toothpaste experiments use hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of up to this percentage.
What is oxygen?
The speed of the foam expansion in Elephant’s In the "elephant toothpaste" experiment, this rapid decomposition reaction occurs when hydrogen peroxide is broken down, releasing this gaseous element that becomes trapped in soap bubbles.
What is touching your face or eyes?
This action should be avoided after handling high-concentration hydrogen peroxide to prevent burns or irritation.