Question

mention any 3 uses of H2O2 in modern times​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic used on the skin to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. It may also be used as a mouth rinse to help remove mucus or to relieve minor mouth irritation (e.g., due to canker/cold sores, gingivitis).

Answer 2

Answer

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a colorless liquid at room temperature and have bitter taste. They unstable, decomposing readily to oxygen and water with release of heat.

Uses of H₂O₂ in modern times :-

• H₂O₂ is used as bleaching agent for hair and a mild disinfectant.
• H₂O₂ is used to restore the old lead painting.
• 90% solution of H₂O₂ is used as fuel in submarines and rockets.
• It is used as antiseptic in medicine and surgery.
• H₂O₂ is also used as bleaching agent for textiles, paper pulp, leather, oils, fats etc.
• H₂O₂ is also used as oxidising as well as reducing agent.

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