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Many peroxides, most notably hydrogen peroxide, are powerful oxidizing agents. They act on organic compounds to oxidize them. In the case of a bacterium, the peroxide will simply oxidize anything it contacts, destroying it. The cell is at least partly burned up, if you will, though without heat.
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What do peroxides do in cells?
Peroxides are very harmful to cells.They are broken by peroxisomes.
Does Berrylium form peroxides?
Beryllium can form peroxides when exposed to air or oxygen. However, beryllium peroxides are highly reactive and should be handled with caution due to their potential explosiveness.
Which class and division are appropriate for organic peroxides?
5.2
What are some examples of peroxides?
hydrogen peroxide, sodium peroxide
What atom can form oxides peroxides and superoxides when it reacts with oxygen?
This element is sodium and the oxides are: Na2O, Na2O2, NaO2.
When peroxide bubbles does it mean infection of a wound?
No, it means the peroxide is decomposing. You see this when you pour hydrogen peroxide into a wound because your body naturally produces a protein called peroxidase that catalyzes the decomposition of peroxides. This is why small amounts of hydrogen peroxide don't kill you: your body has a natural mechanism for dealing with it. Bacteria, for the most part, do not produce peroxidase, so they're highly susceptible to the effects of peroxides.
Is there a synonym for peroxidase?
No and it is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of various substances by peroxides.
What is the oxidation state of oxygen in peroxides and superoxides?
Oxidation state of Oxygen in:Peroxides is -1Superoxides is - 1/2
What material classes should use a Flaming O symbol?
organic peroxides
Is peroxide bleach?
Yes, various peroxides are used as bleaches for their oxidative action.
What is the oxidation number for O in K2O2?
The oxidation number for oxygen (O) in K2O2 is -1. In this compound, each oxygen atom has an oxidation number of -1, which is typical for peroxides like K2O2.
What are explosives organic peroxides and oxidizers examples of?
Explosives examples include TNT and dynamite. Organic peroxides examples include benzoyl peroxide and cumene hydroperoxide. Oxidizers examples include potassium permanganate and ammonium nitrate.
