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What makes a compound an acid? a. It dissolves into Hydrogen ions in water (H+ and H3O+) b. It has a pH higher than 7 c. It dissolves into Hydroxide ions in water (OH-) d. It cannot be mixed with oil
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What makes a compound an acid?

a. It dissolves into Hydrogen ions in water (H+ and H3O+)
b. It has a pH higher than 7
c. It dissolves into Hydroxide ions in water (OH-)
d. It cannot be mixed with oil

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A. Dissolves into hydrogen ions in water

We know is B is wrong because pH higher than 7 is basic and not acidic

C is wrong because having more OH is basic which makes the compound a base rather than acid

Although D is also correct, the most likely answer is A
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