Why is H2O2 named hydrogen peroxide? - Chemistry Stack …
Jun 10, 2016 · Why is $\\ce{H2O2}$ named hydrogen peroxide and not dihydrate dioxide?
inorganic chemistry - What is the n factor of H2O2 undergoing ...
Feb 26, 2021 · $$\ce {H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e → 2H2O}$$ Here 34.01 g of $\ce {H2O2}$ consumes two gram equivalents of hydrogen as an oxidizing agent. So the equivalent weight of this …
How does KI catalyze the reaction with H2O2? - Chemistry Stack …
Feb 14, 2023 · Since H2O2 decomposition happens incredibly slowly, the latter seems very unlikely. On the other hand, I can't seem to visualize why an anion would abstract the …
redox - Half equations for H2O2 for its reducing and oxidising …
May 1, 2014 · Is there a complete list of all the half equations for $\\ce{H2O2}$ - both oxidation and reduction, in acidic and alkaline conditions? I've looked on the internet but can't seem to …
acid base - When does hydrogen peroxide act as a reducing and …
Jan 16, 2017 · @gsurfer04 What about the reactions in which H2O2 is converting to both water and oxygen? As in the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with ozone or silver oxide.
decomposition - Why and how does hydrogen peroxide …
May 27, 2019 · When exposed to UV light, hydrogen peroxide decomposes into $\ce {H2O}$ and $\ce {O}$. Why does this happen and more importantly how? Is the energy from light absorbed …
Hydrogen peroxide and potassium iodide reactions
Mar 13, 2021 · What is the explanation for the two possible reactions of $\ce {H2O2}$ with $\ce {KI}$ in acid media (iodide-catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or iodide oxidation …
Does H2O2 break down into H2O - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Sep 4, 2015 · In hydroponics, Hydrogen Peroxide is used to sanitise nutrient solution from pathogens. Allegedly it does not take sides, oxidising aerobic as well as anaerobic, including …
Why is the O–O bond in hydrogen peroxide weaker than expected?
Jul 8, 2025 · The $\ce {O–O}$ single bond in $\ce {H2O2}$ is unusually weak compared to $\ce {C–C}$ or $\ce {N–N}$ single bonds. Is this due to lone pair–lone pair repulsion, bond polarity, …
electrochemistry - Why is the reaction between potassium …
Jan 4, 2016 · When hydrogen peroxide is mixed with potassium permanganate, oxygen gas and water vapour are formed, according to the reaction (source): $$\\ce{2MnO4- + 3H2O2 -> …