Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Acid should always be added in water

Explanation:

This is because as acid is more corrosive, is more denser than water and can give intense burns on skin , while adding water to acid a large amount of heat is produced and acid comes out of tube and may cause burns but when water is added slowly to acid then also heat is produced but this time water comes out of tube thus making it safe .

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Since the process of dissolving an acid in water is exothermic, it is always recommended that acid should be added to water. If it is done the other way, then it is possible that because of the large amount of heat generated, the mixture splashes out and causes burns.