How to write the chemical equation for hydrogen peroxide

H2O2. this chemical formula indicates that a molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. It is also known as hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide solution. In water, hydrogen peroxide can be broken down into water and oxygen: 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2↑. In this case, the oxygen symbol above the arrow indicates the gaseous form of oxygen, not the liquid form. Hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect and clean a variety of surfaces, medical equipment, laboratory utensils, kitchen surfaces, and more.