Where does the negative charge come from in H2S?

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If we split H2S we get
H2S = 2H+ + S2-
Where does the negative charge come from in H2S? Do we get 2- charge from the 2H atoms (now two protons after losing the electrons), I mean 2H+ or 2 protons get separated leaving behind the two electrons on S?
 
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