Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The acidic behaviour from acids is because of the presence of hydrogen ions. Hydrogen ions can only be produced in the presence of water and therefore water is definitely needed if acids are to show their acidic behaviour.