Why do H2O2 and catalase/MnO2 release heat when mixed?

Subject: Why do H2O2 and catalase/MnO2 release heat when mixed?

Date: Wed Sep 26 14:21:53 2007
Posted by Sean
Grade level: 10-12 School: Avon High School
City: Avon State/Province: CT Country: United States
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1190841713.Bc

Message:


I am trying to figure out what causes H2O2 and catalase/MnO2 to release heat 
when they are mixed. I do not know what causes it to be exothermic.

Re: Why do H2O2 and catalase/MnO2 release heat when mixed?

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