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How do you identify an acid from its chemical formula​
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How do you identify an acid from its chemical formula​

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First find the names of the acids end in “acid”. Acid formulas have one of these forms: HX(aq) or HaXbOc then find the Ionic compounds that contain hydroxide. (OH-) , carbonate (CO32-) , or hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-) anions are basic.
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