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Give a reason: It is the acid that is added to water while diluting it.

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Give a reason:

It is the acid that is added to water while diluting it.

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Acid is added slowly to water while diluting because the process of dilution is highly exothermic and releases a large amount of heat. Adding water to concentrated acid may cause sudden boiling and splashing of the acid, which can be dangerous.

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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - EXERCISE [Page 76]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
EXERCISE | Q 2. (c) | Page 76
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