Problem: Consider the decomposition of liquid hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form water and oxygen.What is the heat of formation for hydrogen peroxide?

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Consider the decomposition of liquid hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form water and oxygen.

What is the heat of formation for hydrogen peroxide?

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