The+Reaction

The reaction showed in this video is the decomposition of 30% Hydrogen peroxide (aka "Elephant Toothpaste"). By adding liquid dish soap to the flask, the oxygen produced will create a large quantity of bubbles, resulting in the appearance of foamy toothpaste.

2 H2 O 2  → O 2  + 2 H 2 O

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