Molar mass of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

The molar mass of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is 34.014 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Hydrogen × 2 1.008 = 2.016
Oxygen × 2 15.999 = 31.998
Total34.014 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Hydrogen 5.93%
  • Oxygen 94.07%

Hydrogen peroxide facts

  • Hydrogen peroxide is a very pale blue liquid when pure, and it looks colorless in the dilute solutions sold in stores.
  • A 3 percent solution is used as a mild antiseptic and bleach, while concentrated grades bleach paper pulp and have been used as rocket propellant.
  • It slowly decomposes into water and oxygen gas, and light, heat, or catalysts such as manganese dioxide or the enzyme catalase speed this up dramatically.

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of H2O2?

The molar mass of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is 34.014 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of H2O2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in H2O2, then add the results: 2 × 1.008 (H) + 2 × 15.999 (O) = 34.014 g/mol.

What percentage of H2O2 is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 94.07% of the mass of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).