Question

1. base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the information below.

hydrogen peroxide, h₂o₂, is a water - soluble compound. the concentration of an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution that is 3% by mass h₂o₂ is used as an antiseptic. when the solution is poured on a small cut in the skin, h₂o₂ reacts according to the balanced equation below.
2h₂o₂→2h₂o + o₂
identify the type of chemical reaction represented by the balanced equation.

Explanation:

A decomposition reaction is one where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. In the given equation \(2H_2O_2
ightarrow2H_2O + O_2\), the single compound \(H_2O_2\) (hydrogen peroxide) is breaking down into \(H_2O\) (water) and \(O_2\) (oxygen gas).

Answer:

Decomposition reaction.