Problem: Classify each chemical compound listed below as ionic, molecular, acid or base: NaOH MgBr H2SO4 HBr

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NaOH → contains hydroxide of a Group 1A metal (Na) → Base

MgBr → composed of metal + non-metal → Ionic

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Classify each chemical compound listed below as ionic, molecular, acid or base: 

NaOH 

MgBr 

H2SO4 

HBr

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