Practice mode Soil Science

When diluting an acid, what is the correct order of mixing?

Correct answer A. Acid to water

Explanation

Diluting concentrated acid releases a lot of heat. Adding acid slowly to a larger volume of water lets the water absorb the heat, whereas adding water to acid can boil and spatter.

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