Question

Hi:) why do acids produce hydrogen ions in aqueous solution?

Answer 1

An acid produces hydrogen ions in aqueous solution because it reacts with the water molecules by giving a proton to them.

Step-by-step explanation:

When hydrogen chloride gas dissolves in water to produce hydrochloric acid, the hydrogen chloride molecule gives a proton (a hydrogen ion) to a water molecule.

Answer 2

Acids produce hydrogen ions in aqueous solution because they have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions and that's the reason too why they have a lower pH.

Hope this helps.