Why Water and Hydrogen Peroxide Differ in Chemical/Physical Properties

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Water (H2O) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) exhibit distinct chemical and physical properties due to differences in their molecular structure and bonding. Water has a bent molecular geometry that allows for strong hydrogen bonding, resulting in a high boiling point and surface tension. In contrast, hydrogen peroxide has a different molecular arrangement that leads to weaker hydrogen bonds and unique reactivity, making it a powerful oxidizing agent. Understanding these differences is crucial for applications in chemistry and related fields.

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Water (H2O) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) both consists of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Explain why they have different chemical and physical properties.
 
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Do you know any Chemistry? This is really more of a Chemistry question than a Biology one. If it was asked in a Biology class, they are probably looking for 'the gist of it' instead of a deep explanation in which case look up:

-Dipole Moments
-Hydrogen bonds
-Peroxides

That should give you plenty to work with. If you need to get a deeper understanding you're better off taking a Chemistry class.
 
brown12345678 said:
Water (H2O) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) both consists of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Explain why they have different chemical and physical properties.
You need to post this in the homework forum.
 

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