How to find that whether given compound is acid or base?

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Acid formulas start with an H, forms H+ ions
Base formulas end with an OH, forms OH- ions
Both ions will dissociate in water
HNO3 is nitric acid, starts with H
HCl is Hydrochloric acid,,organic acids starts with H
NH4OH is a base - ammonium hydroxide and ends with OH

KOH is a base - Potassium hydroxide and ends with OH

H2CO3 is carbonic acid, starts with H

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