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Chemistry
Acids and Bases
Composition and Properties of Acids
What makes a compound an acid?
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A compound is an acid when it has a pH level lower than 7 and contains hydrogen ions (H+). Acids also have the ability to donate protons and form hydrogen bonds.
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