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First of all,let's bear in mind that the "Hydrogen" $ "Oxygen" mentioned are atoms and not molecules. So based on the 8-electron(Octet) rule by Lewis, The sum total of electrons around the central atom of the molecule should equal the atomic number of the neighbouring noble gas( in the same period)which signifies stability . Neon follows Oxygen in the same period. And Oxygen which initially has 6 electrons in its outermost shell,will eventually have 8 electrons surrounding it(after 2 hydrogen atoms,-each with just 1 electron- have attached themselves to it), thereby enhancing its stability and that of the eventual water molecule. So based on the above theory, I confidently and proudly say that Water molecules are more stable than either the Hydrogen or Oxygen atom.( +2347031203995, Dominic Chuma),sigmoidbearer@Yahoo.com

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Water (H2O) is more stable than hydrogen peroxide (OH aka H2O2). Water (H2O) is more stable than hydrogen peroxide (OH aka H2O2).

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Water is more stable. Hydrogen peroxide is an unstable compound and it decomposes rapidly upon application of heat, or contact with organic molecules.

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02- because its valence electron shell would be full

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oxygen because it is much farther on the right on the periodic table. also the intermolecular forces are stronger too.

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You can do this by taking note that hydrogen peroxide is an acid and water is neutral.

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Hydrogen peroxide explode by heating.

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