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)