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Hydrogen Peroxide

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Hydrogen peroxide is a weak acid with strong oxidizing properties.

Hydrogen peroxide is a weak acid with strong oxidizing properties.

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Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2. It is used as a bleach, disinfectant, to make propellants, and as an oxidizer.

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