Hydrogen Peroxide Molecule in 3D: H₂O₂ Structure and Facts
Hydrogen peroxide is like water with an extra oxygen atom, two oxygens joined together with a hydrogen on each. It breaks down into water and oxygen, which makes it a useful bleach and disinfectant. In Molecule Studio you can spin the hydrogen peroxide molecule, zoom in on each atom and measure its bonds.
Explore in 3DHydrogen Peroxide quick facts
| Chemical formula | H₂O₂ |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 34.01 g/mol |
| Atoms in one molecule | 4 |
| Shape | Twisted, not flat |
| Group | Essentials |
What is hydrogen peroxide used for?
- Disinfecting wounds and surfaces
- Bleaching hair and paper
- Elephant toothpaste experiment
Interesting facts about hydrogen peroxide
- It breaks down into water and oxygen.
- The molecule is twisted like an open book.
- It powers the famous elephant toothpaste experiment.
- Your body makes small amounts and breaks it down quickly.
What you can do in 3D
Turn the molecule to see it from every side, switch between ball and stick, space filling and wire views, and tap atoms to measure bond lengths and angles.
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Hydrogen Peroxide questions
What is the formula of hydrogen peroxide?
H2O2: two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
What does hydrogen peroxide break down into?
Water and oxygen gas.
What is hydrogen peroxide used for?
Disinfecting, bleaching and in science experiments like elephant toothpaste.
Is hydrogen peroxide the same as water?
No. It has one extra oxygen atom, which makes it reactive.
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