Enter a chemical equation for HI(aq) showing how it is an acid or a base according to the Arrhenius definition. Consider that strong acids and bases dissociate completely. Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

HI (aq) → H⁺ (aq) +  I⁻ (aq)

HI (aq) +  H₂O(l)  → H₃O⁺ (aq) +  I⁻ (aq)

Explanation:

The Arrhenius acid concept indicates that a substance behaves like acid if it produces hydrogen ions H⁺ or hydronium ions H₃O⁺ in water. A substance will be classified as a base if it produces OH⁻  hydroxide ions in water. This way of defining acids and bases works well for aqueous solutions.

When we mix HI (aq) and water, we are increasing [H₃O⁺]

HI (aq) → H⁺ (aq) +  I⁻ (aq)

HI (aq) +  H₂O(l)  → H₃O⁺ (aq) +  I⁻ (aq)

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.