Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) naturally breaks down to produce water (H2O) and oxygen (O2).
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
When manganese (IV) oxide (MnO2) is mixed with H2O2 the rate of the reaction increases.
What is the function of the manganese (IV) oxide?
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it's a catalyst.
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A catalyst alters the rate of reaction but does not take part in it, catalyst just help in achieving chemical equilibrium.
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