Question

Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

NCERT Class X
Science - Science

Chapter_Acids Bases and Salts

Answer 1

The acid show acidic behavior because of H+ ions and the release of hydrogen ions is only possible in water. Thats the reason..
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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 .