Question

Why do acid does not show acidic behaiour in the absence of water?

Answer 1

Acids release proton in aqueous medium which is the reason behind their acidic nature. If water that is aqueous medium is absent there would be no release of proton hence absence of acidic behavior.

Answer 2

The acidic behaviour of acids is due to the presence of hydrogen ions ( H+ ions ) in them .

The acid produces hydrogen ions only in the presence of water .

So in the absence of water , an acid will

not form hydrogen ions and hence will

not show acidic behaviour .