why dilute an acid, why is it recommended that acid be added to water and not water to the acid?
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- This is because adding water to acid can cause hazardous explosion as it is an exothermic reaction.
- But adding acid to water slowly is safe.
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The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is a highly exothermic one .
If water is added to a concentrated acid , the
heat generated make case the mixture to Splash out aandcause burns .
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