What are the precautions to be taken while diluting strong acid ?
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We can dilute by drinking plenty of water. while diluting an acid ,acid should be dropped. not water because when water is dropped the exothermic reaction takes place and a large amount of heat is released.
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→ While we are dissolving an acid or base in water it is an exothermic reaction.
While we are dissolving an acid or base in water it is an exothermic reaction.→ While we are diluting an acid in water care must be taken before hand itself.
While we are dissolving an acid or base in water it is an exothermic reaction.→ While we are diluting an acid in water care must be taken before hand itself.→ The acid should be added slowly to the water with constant stirring.
While we are dissolving an acid or base in water it is an exothermic reaction.→ While we are diluting an acid in water care must be taken before hand itself.→ The acid should be added slowly to the water with constant stirring.→ NOTE : We should "NEVER" add water to the acid because a lot of heat will be evolved from the mixture and it may even splash out.
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