Why Should Everyone Have Hydrogen Peroxide?

Everyone should have some Hydrogen Peroxide handy.  It has many different uses that can make life for the user much easier.  Hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean and disinfect almost everything!  The powers of this molecule should be taken advantage of.  Hydrogen Peroxide can do so many things.  As well as being an effective dissinfectant for both exterior wounds and anything else with germs upon it, hydrogen peroxide can be used as an alternative to bleach.  By placing some hydrogen peroxide on a stain of a white article of clothing, you will effectively bleach the piece of clothing.  Use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds, clean surfaces and clean your clothes!

FUN FACT!

Hydrogen peroxide usually breaks down quickly when it is susceptible to sunlight, because of this, it is sold in brown bottles that protect the molecule from the sun, and allow it to remain in its usual state. 

Covalency of the Molecule

H: 2.2
O: 3.5

H-O Bond:  3.5 - 2.2 = 1.3   /  Moderately Covalent
O-O Bond: 3.5 - 3.5 = 0   /  Purely Covalent

Forces of Attractions

H2O2 and H2O2 :

This picture shows the forces of attraction between H2O2 and a molecule exactly like it.  Hydrogen bonding and dipole-dipole are demonstrated in the picture.  H2O2 and H2O2 is also attracted by London Dispersion.

3D Structure of the Molecule

Red: Hydrogen (H)
Blue: Oxygen (O)
Green: Unshared Pairs
Purple: Polarity arrows
Black: Dashed Bond lines


This is a picture of the 3D structure of the molecule.  It shows the 109.5 degree angle that the molecule's bent structure uses.  It also includes the polarity arrows of the structure that indicate the molecule is polar.

This Picture shows the Polarity of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) 
The AX structure of the molecule can also be determined from this image.  The Structure is AX2E2 which indicates that the molecule has a Bent molecular geometry and that the angles of the 3D structure will be 109.5 degrees apart. 

Is Hydrogen Peroxide Polar or Non-polar?

The Molecule Hydrogen peroxide is polar.  This is because the charges are distributed unevenly throughout the molecule. 

Ways H2O2 is Used

Hydrogen Peroxide can be used for many things.  One way it is used is in medicine.  H2O2 is usually mixed with water to form a disinfectant for wounds.  Mixtures between the two molecules are commonly used to treat infections and cuts on the exterior of the body.  Hydrogen Peroxide kills germs and cleans.  It can be a substitution for the common household item bleach, and can be used to clean off various surfaces.

The Molecule:

Hydrogen Peroxide is a clear (or very light blue) liquid that resembles water.  The Chemical Representation of Hydrogen Peroxide is H2O2