Why is H²O harmless, but H²O²(hydrogen peroxide) very lethal? How does the addition of a single oxygen atom bring such a huge change? 365 viewsJanuary 2, 2024 Question100.55K July 26, 2022 0 Comments Why is H²O harmless, but H²O²(hydrogen peroxide) very lethal? How does the addition of a single oxygen atom bring such a huge change? In: 7667 11 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 26, 2022 0 Comments It is like changing the the word “kill” to “skill” by adding an “S”. In chemistry adding another atom to a molecule is significant to it’s shape and it’s ability to react with other compounds, especially those found in the human body. You are viewing 1 out of 11 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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