Elephant's toothpaste is a hot foamy substance caused by the quick decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) using potassium iodide (KI) or yeast and warm water as a catalyst. How rapidly the reaction proceeds primarily depends on the concentration of hydrogen peroxide.
Elephant's toothpaste is a hot foamy substance caused by the quick decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) using potassium iodide (KI) or yeast and warm water as a catalyst. How rapidly the reaction proceeds primarily depends on the concentration of hydrogen peroxide.
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