Enlist the important uses of hydrogen peroxide. from Chemistry

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151.

Complete the following chemical reactions.
PbS + H2O2 (aq)  rightwards arrow

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152.

Complete the following chemical reactions.
MnO subscript 4 superscript minus left parenthesis aq right parenthesis space plus space straight H subscript 2 straight O subscript 2 left parenthesis aq right parenthesis space rightwards arrow

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153.

How does hydrogen peroxide act as bleaching agent?

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154.

Give two chemical reactions which show the acidic character of hydrogen peroxide. 

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155. Hydrogen peroxide is used to restore the colour of old oil paintings containing lead oxide. Write a balanced equation for the reaction that takes place in this process.
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156. What is the structure of hydrogen peroxide? Draw a schematic diagram indicating the shape of the molecule clearly. 
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157.

Compare the structure of H2O and H2O2

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158.

Enlist the important uses of hydrogen peroxide.


Uses of hydrogen peroxide:

(i) As a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide is used as antiseptic in medicine and surgery.

(ii) It is used to bleach silk, wool, ivory, hair etc.

(iii) It is used to restore the colour of old and spoiled lead paintings.

(iv) 90% solution of hydrogen peroxide is used as a propellant or fuel in torpedoes, submarines and rockets.

(v) It is used as an antichlor in bleaching.

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159.

How is strength of hydrogen peroxide expressed? Calculate the strength of 20 volume hydrogen peroxide in grams per litre.

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160.

Calculate the strength of 10 volume solution of hydrogen peroxide.

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