. B& C How can you tell a compound is an acid by looking at its formula? a. It has oxygen in it. b. There are protons (hydrogen atoms) in the formula. c. It consists of a metal and nonmetal. d. It consists of two nonmetals. e. None of the above.

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How can you tell a compound is an acid by looking at its formula?
a. It has oxygen in it.
b. There are protons (hydrogen atoms) in the formula.
c. It consists of a metal and nonmetal.
d. It consists of two nonmetals.
e. None of the above.
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