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2 years ago

What is an acid in chemistry?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Vikentia [17]2 years ago

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An acid in chemistry is anything with a pH level lower than 7.

UNO [17]2 years ago

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Answer:

A liquid (?) below pH 7

Not sure though

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