While diluting an acid, why is it recommened that the acid should be added to water and not water to acid?
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coz its a highly exothermic reaction.... it may spash out and break the container...
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When an acid is dissolved in water it is exothermic reaction. The acid must always added slowing in water if water is added to a concentrated acid , the heat generated can cause fire which can lead to breakdown of glass container due to excessive heat.
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