Question

While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be
added to water and not water to acid

Answer 1

Explanation:

because when we add water to acid its an highly exothermic reaction so the beaker might break due to the heat.

Answer 2

Explanation:

if water is added to acid , the beaker may explode. the reaction takes place very quickly when water is added to acid. but reaction takes place slowly when added to water.

acid is highly reactive compared to water.

so when you add water to acid it reacts fast and may explode