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  • Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition: Products, Factors & Chemical Equation
    Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) decomposes into water (H₂O) and oxygen gas (O₂) .

    Here's the chemical equation for this reaction:

    2 H₂O₂ → 2 H₂O + O₂

    This decomposition can be accelerated by:

    * Heat: Higher temperatures speed up the reaction.

    * Light: Exposure to light can trigger decomposition.

    * Catalysts: Certain substances, like manganese dioxide (MnO₂), can act as catalysts, speeding up the reaction without being consumed themselves.

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