why do acids show its acidic behaviour in the presence of water only?
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The acids do not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water because there is no production of ions.
Explanation:
Acids are any inorganic or organic compounds with hydrogen atoms. The concept of acidic behaviour arises due to the presence of ions. The acids when dissolves in water only produce ions.
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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 .
In the absence of water , an acid will
not form hydrogen ions , so acids show
acidic behaviour in the presence of water
only .
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