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MGLQZ

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What were the three main defining characteristics of acids, according to the alchemists?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

K4Fe(CN)6 and Al2(SO4)3 have the same number of atoms per formula unit.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1 ) a sour taste
2 ) turned litmus paper colored blue to red
3 ) ability to dissolve active metals by reacting with them to produce hydrogen gas

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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