This volcano is more reactive than a standard vinegar and baking soda volcano.
Proper protective gear and parental supervision are absolutely necessary.
The hydrogen peroxide volcano, also called “Elephant Toothpaste” demonstrates how a catalyst works in chemistry. Hydrogen peroxide naturally wants to break down into water and oxygen (2H2O2 –› 2H2O + O2). This process usually happens too slowly to be easily perceived and this is where our catalyst comes in. In this case, our catalyst is the yeast which will help to speed up the decomposition process.
