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If we are given an unusual, uncommon compound/chemical in the exam then how to determine if the chemical/compound is an acid or a base or a salt??

If we are given an unusual, uncommon compound/chemical in the exam then how to determine if the chemical/compound is an acid or a base or a salt??

Grade:10

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Saurabh Koranglekar
askIITians Faculty 10335 Points
4 years ago
Dear student

Chances of happening such type of events is very rare however the basis on which question is based on usual classification and definition

Regards
Vikas TU
14149 Points
4 years ago
Dear student 
If the chemical compound releases H+ ion then it will be acidic compound , Or If it  releases OH- then it will be basic compound. 
You can remember it by pH value also. 
Hoe this heps 
Good luck

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