Explain why for diluting an acid, concentrated acid is added to water and not water to concentrated acid
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The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is a highly exothermic one. Care must be taken while mixing concentrated acid with water. The acid must always be added slowly to water with constant stirring. If water is added to a concentrated acid, the heat generated may cause the mixture to splash out and cause burns. The glass container may also break due to excessive local heating.
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