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As the hydrogen peroxide is absorbed, Chloe's hair slowly begins to lighten. What is happening to the melanin in Chloe's hair?

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Answer:

It's undergoing a chemical change

Step-by-step explanation:

When hydrogen peroxide is applied to the melanin in hair, it oxidizes, and oxidation is a type of chemical change.

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The melanin in Chloe's hair is decreasing. Melanin is a substance in our hair, skin, and eyes that determines pigment. If Chloe has more melanin in her hair, her hair will be darker; if Chloe has less melanin in her hair, her hair will be lighter.

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