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Q: Why are peroxide ions dangerous to cells?
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What is the difference between peroxide and organic peroxide?

They are different compounds, although all of them contain the same peroxide ions.


Is hydrogen peroxide the same as regular peroxide?

Yes, it contains the ordinary peroxide ion attached to two hydrogen ions.


Can hydrogen peroxide and baking soda conduct electricity?

Hudrogen peroxide can. It contains Ions in the solution.


How does hydrogen peroxide reduce the concentration of zinc ions in wastewater?

it doesnt


Is thorium and hydrogin peroxide dangerous if mixed?

Thorium (as a metal) doesn't react with hydrogen peroxide.


Where does hydrogen peroxide come from in cells?

Peroxisomes


What has the author Kirk L Shanahan written?

Kirk L. Shanahan has written: 'The effect of Fe+, Cr+, Ni, and Mn+ ions on decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution' -- subject(s): Ions, Decomposition (Chemistry), Hydrogen peroxide


Why doesn't hydrogen peroxide kill human cells?

It can kill human cells.


Is panoxyl an organic peroxide or a dangerous peroxide that could cause damage?

Panoxyl is both an organic and a dangerous peroxide. Side effects include skin irritation, dryness of affected area, and discoloration. If this gets into someones eyes they should flush them immediately.


Why does hydrogen peroxide kill bacteria but not human skin cells?

Hydrogen Peroxide does kill newer human skin cells, and can increase the chance of scarring because of it.


Conductivity of liquid of sodium peroxide?

Sodium peroxide will not conduct electricity. Only if in molten state which is electrolyse it will conduct electricity. Causes of the sodium peroxide cannot conduct it is because of there is no freely moving mobile ions.


What type of compound can oxygen and sodium form?

Ionic, Na2O with Na+ ions and O2- ions Also forms a peroxide Na2O2 with Na+ and O22-