What happens to acid when dissolving it in water?

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Gives oxygen gas

Gives hydrogen gas

Gives hydrogen ions

Gives hydroxide ions

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All acids contain hydrogen. The hydrogen present in acids is such that when acid is dissolved in water, it separates out as a positively charged hydrogen ion. Therefore, an acid is a substance which dissociates on dissolving in water to produce hydrogen ions (H⁺).

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