Hydroiodic acid (HI) is a strong acid. Describe what occurs when it is dissolved in water.

• A. Hydroiodic acid (HI) dissociates completely in water. HI acts as a base that donates H⁺ ions to water yielding a solution of H₃O⁺ and I⁻.
• B. Hydroiodic acid (HI) dissociates completely in water. HI acts as an acid that donates H⁺ ions to water yielding a solution of H₃O⁺ and I⁻.
• C. Hydroiodic acid (HI) dissociates completely in water. HI acts as an acid that donates H⁺ ions to water yielding a solution of OH⁻ and I⁻.
• D. Hydroiodic acid (HI) dissociates completely in water. HI acts as a base that donates H⁺ ions to water yielding a solution of OH⁻ and I⁻.

Answer: (B)