How can i differentiate between ionic compounds, molecular compounds, and acids given only the formula? i need to be able to find the difference between an ionic compound, a molecular (or covalent) compound, and an acid given only the chemical formula (no charges or roman numerals)?

Three alkali metals in group 1 are a. calcium, strontium, barium b. boron, aluminum, gallium c. sodium, potassium, rubidium d. fluorine, iodine, chlorine

Balance and in which category does it fit in? single or double displacement or synthesis or decomposition? (a) k2 o → k + o2 (b) na + i2 → nai (c) cu(no3 )2 + naoh → cu(oh)2 + nano3 (d) kclo3 → kcl + o2 (e) ca(no3 )2 + hbr → cabr2 + hno3 (f) sn(oh)2 → sno + h2 o (g) p4 + n2 o → p4 o6 + n2 (h) fe + al2 (so4 )3 → feso4 + al (i) alcl3 + na2 co3 → al2 (co3 )3 + nacl (j) c3 h6 + o2 → co2 + h2 o

Which of these features are formed when hot groundwater is forced out through cracks in the earth's surface?