Chemical Reaction
This type of reaction occurs when hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen.
What is decomposition?
Yeast is an example of this, as it speeds up the reaction in the Elephant’s Toothpaste experiment.
What is a catalyst?
The Elephant’s Toothpaste reaction uses this compound, also known as H₂O₂.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
The foam in the reaction is created by the trapping of this gas.
What is oxygen?
To protect your eyes, it’s important to wear these during the experiment.
What are safety goggles?
The Elephant’s Toothpaste reaction is an example of this type of reaction that releases heat.
What is an exothermic reaction?
This solid compound, often used in high-school versions, is a strong catalyst for the reaction.
What is potassium iodide?
The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in store-bought bottles is typically around this percentage.
What is 3%?
Adding this kitchen item to the reaction creates foam by reducing surface tension.
What is dish soap?
High concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can cause burns, making this protective gear essential.
What are gloves?
The Elephant’s Toothpaste reaction demonstrates this key concept in chemistry, where molecules break apart.
What is decomposition?
This term describes the process of increasing a chemical reaction’s rate.
What is catalysis?
In the reaction, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into these two products.
What are water and oxygen?
The foam from Elephant’s Toothpaste resembles this dental product, giving the experiment its name.
What is toothpaste?
When conducting the experiment indoors, it’s important to perform it on this type of surface for easy cleanup.
What is a waterproof surface?
The heat produced in the reaction is evidence of this energy type being released.
What is thermal energy?
Yeast acts as a catalyst by using this type of biological molecule.
What is an enzyme?
Industrial-grade Elephant’s Toothpaste experiments use hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of up to this percentage.
What is 35%?
The speed of the foam expansion in Elephant’s Toothpaste depends on this factor in the reaction.
What is the concentration of hydrogen peroxide?
This action should be avoided after handling high-concentration hydrogen peroxide to prevent burns or irritation.
What is touching your face or eyes?