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H2O2 Definition:
1.1 Naming:
1.1.1 Common name: H2O2 is called “Hydrogen peroxide” or “peroxide hydro”.
1.1.2 English name: Hydrogen peroxide.
1.2 Molecular mass: H2O2 has a total molecular mass of 34.0147 g/mol.
1.3 Atomic mass:
1.3.1 Molecular structure: H2O2 consists of 2 hydrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: Under normal conditions, H2O2 does not form ions. -
Properties of H2O2:
2.1 Physical properties:
State: Under normal conditions, H2O2 is a liquid.
Color: H2O2 is colorless.
Smell: H2O2 has a distinctive smell.
PH level: H2O2 has a neutral pH.
2.2 Chemical properties: H2O2 is a strong reducing agent, it can react with many other substances such as acids, bases, metals… -
Common chemical equations with H2O2:
Reactions with metals, acids, non-metals and salts will be explained in more detail in later lessons. -
H2O2 production:
4.1 Laboratory production: H2O2 is usually produced from the reaction between sodium peroxide and dilute sulfuric acid.
4.2 Industrial production: Industrial H2O2 is usually produced from the oxidation process of isopropanol.