Which of the following is a characteristic of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)?
  1. It is a strong acid
  2. It acts as a reducing agent
  3. It is a stable compound
  4. It contains a single bond between oxygen atoms

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)?
  • Step 1: Understand what hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is. It is a chemical compound made of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
  • Step 2: Learn about reducing agents. A reducing agent is a substance that can donate electrons to another substance during a chemical reaction.
  • Step 3: Recognize that hydrogen peroxide can donate electrons. This means it can help other substances gain electrons.
  • Step 4: Conclude that because hydrogen peroxide can donate electrons, it can act as a reducing agent.
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