What is H2O2? Essential knowledge about H2O2.

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.