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C. what gas was produced by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide? what happened when the smoldering toothpick came in contact with the gas?

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hi there!

won't the toothpick just light on fire again?

have a good day :)
User Taeho Kim
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2H2O2 -----> 2H2O +O2

O2 is produced. O2 is very flammable. Toothpick will reignite.
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