Question

4. While diluting an acid, why is it recommended
that the meid should be added to water and not water
to the acid ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Dilution of concentrated acid is an exothermic process. If water is added to a concentrated acid, the heat generated may cause the mixture to splash out and cause burns. When the acid is added to water slowly with constant stirring, the mixture will not splash out

Explanation:

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Answer 2

This is because when water will be added to the acid, there might be a chance that the acid can splash out,leading to burns.

Therefore, the acid should be added to water drop by drop for best results.