Give two chemical reactions which show the acidic character of hydrogen peroxide.
Pure hydrogen peroxide turns blue litmus red indicating its acidic nature. The acidic character of hydrogen peroxide is indicated by the following reactions:
(i) Action with hydroxides. Hydrogen peroxide reacts to give peroxides:
(ii) Action with carbonates. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes carbonates to yield carbon dioxide.
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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.
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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.