Why is hydrogen peroxide stored in wax-lined bottles?
(N/A) Hydrogen peroxide $(H_{2}O_{2})$ is decomposed by the rough surfaces of glass,alkali oxides present in glass,and light to form water $(H_{2}O)$ and oxygen $(O_{2})$.
The decomposition reaction is: $2 H_{2}O_{2} \rightarrow 2 H_{2}O + O_{2}$.
To prevent this catalytic decomposition,$H_{2}O_{2}$ is usually stored in coloured paraffin wax-coated plastic or teflon bottles.
The decomposition reaction is: $2 H_{2}O_{2} \rightarrow 2 H_{2}O + O_{2}$.
To prevent this catalytic decomposition,$H_{2}O_{2}$ is usually stored in coloured paraffin wax-coated plastic or teflon bottles.
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