CK-12-Chemistry Intermediate

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

7.2. Molecular Compounds http://www.ck12.org



Points to Consider


Acids and bases are a special and important class of inorganic compounds. When an acid or a base dissolves in
water, it breaks apart into ions.



  • What ion must be present in its water solution for a compound to be considered an acid? A base?

  • How are acids and bases named?

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