Question

IN ORDER TO DILUUTE AN ACID, ACID IS POURED INTO WATER BUT WATER IS NOT ADDED IN ACID. GIVE REASON

Answer 1

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This is because the reaction between acid and water is highly exothermic and produces an enormous amount of heat. Hence, when water is added to acid, it results in vigorous boiling of the solution and the amount of heat produced is so large that it splashes the acid out of the container, which can result in acid burns

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

This is because dilution is a highly exothermic process and adding water to acid may cause the acid to splash out and cause burns. Too much local heat may also cause the glassware to crack and break.