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Bleach and Hydrogen Peroxide Differences
"On the Differences between Bleach and Hydrogen Peroxide"
Substances in the world each have their own characteristics. Although both bleach and hydrogen peroxide have certain oxidation characteristics, they are actually significantly different.
First of all, its composition. Bleach has various components, including hypochlorite, etc. This is made by a specific chemical process to achieve the effect of bleaching and disinfection. Hydrogen peroxide, whose chemical formula is $H_2O_2 $, is a colorless and transparent liquid, and is a strong oxidant.
Second of its oxidation principle. The oxidation of bleach, the hydrolysis of Dori hypochlorite in water produces hypochlorous acid, which has strong oxidizing properties and can destroy the structure of colored substances, so it becomes the work of bleaching. The oxidation of hydrogen peroxide is due to the instability of the peroxygen bond in its molecules, which easily decomposes reactive oxygen atoms. This reactive oxygen atom attacks and oxidizes other substances, causing them to fade or undergo chemical changes.
Furthermore, the uses of the two are also different. Bleach is widely used in fabric bleaching, water purification, environmental disinfection and many other fields. Because of its strong oxidation, it can efficiently remove stains and kill bacteria. In addition to being used for bleaching, hydrogen peroxide is often used as a disinfectant in the medical field. Because its decomposition products are water and oxygen, it is relatively safe and less irritating to wounds. In industry, it is also used as an oxidant for certain chemical reactions.
In addition, the stability of the two is different. Bleach is greatly affected by light and temperature, and it is easy to fail when left for a long time. Although hydrogen peroxide is also unstable, it accelerates decomposition in the presence of catalysts or when heated, but it can maintain a certain stability under normal temperature, dark and sealed conditions.
To sum up, although both bleach and hydrogen peroxide are related to oxidation, there are obvious differences in composition, principle, use and stability. When used by the world, it should be carefully screened to avoid misuse.
Substances in the world each have their own characteristics. Although both bleach and hydrogen peroxide have certain oxidation characteristics, they are actually significantly different.
First of all, its composition. Bleach has various components, including hypochlorite, etc. This is made by a specific chemical process to achieve the effect of bleaching and disinfection. Hydrogen peroxide, whose chemical formula is $H_2O_2 $, is a colorless and transparent liquid, and is a strong oxidant.
Second of its oxidation principle. The oxidation of bleach, the hydrolysis of Dori hypochlorite in water produces hypochlorous acid, which has strong oxidizing properties and can destroy the structure of colored substances, so it becomes the work of bleaching. The oxidation of hydrogen peroxide is due to the instability of the peroxygen bond in its molecules, which easily decomposes reactive oxygen atoms. This reactive oxygen atom attacks and oxidizes other substances, causing them to fade or undergo chemical changes.
Furthermore, the uses of the two are also different. Bleach is widely used in fabric bleaching, water purification, environmental disinfection and many other fields. Because of its strong oxidation, it can efficiently remove stains and kill bacteria. In addition to being used for bleaching, hydrogen peroxide is often used as a disinfectant in the medical field. Because its decomposition products are water and oxygen, it is relatively safe and less irritating to wounds. In industry, it is also used as an oxidant for certain chemical reactions.
In addition, the stability of the two is different. Bleach is greatly affected by light and temperature, and it is easy to fail when left for a long time. Although hydrogen peroxide is also unstable, it accelerates decomposition in the presence of catalysts or when heated, but it can maintain a certain stability under normal temperature, dark and sealed conditions.
To sum up, although both bleach and hydrogen peroxide are related to oxidation, there are obvious differences in composition, principle, use and stability. When used by the world, it should be carefully screened to avoid misuse.
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