Exploring the Elephant Toothpaste Reaction

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What is the purpose of adding dish soap in the elephant toothpaste experiment?

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To stabilize the foam.

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What is the main chemical reaction that occurs in the elephant toothpaste experiment?

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Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

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Which substance is commonly used as a catalyst in the elephant toothpaste experiment?

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Yeast.

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What is the chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide, the main reactant in the elephant toothpaste experiment?

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Why is it important to wear safety goggles during the elephant toothpaste experiment?

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To protect your eyes from foam and chemicals.

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What is a catalyst?

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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What is foam?

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A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid.

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What is the role of hydrogen peroxide in the elephant toothpaste reaction?

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It decomposes to release oxygen gas, which creates the foam.

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What safety precautions should be taken during the elephant toothpaste experiment?

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Wear safety goggles and gloves to protect from chemicals.

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What happens when hydrogen peroxide decomposes?

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It breaks down into water and oxygen gas.