2006-09-12 22:15:04 · 5 answers · asked by hwee jen l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes. Acid and water is usually a exothermic reaction, sometimes hot enough to create bubbles. Thus, if you added water to acid, it could make the acid bubble and splatter onto other people. However, when acid is added to water, its temperature is not enough to create bubbles, and hence it will be safer.
2006-09-12 22:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe if the strong acid u are pouring is HCl. If it is sulfuric acid, it is not safe to do so. This is because sulfuric acid with water is an exothermic reaction and it may even explode. So, if u want to dilute sulfuric acid anyway, u can still mix it with water, but, the addition of sulfuric acid to water must be very slow and this must be done by placing the beaker containing water over an ice bath. Be careful while doing this and it is best recommended to have your laboratory instructor to assist u.
2006-09-13 01:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Vytheeshwaran V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. It is safe to pour acid on water...
But be careful not to do it the other way round.. If you pour water on acid, it will suddenly boil and may even explode... especially sulphuric acid..
2006-09-12 22:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by Kidambi A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer to pollution is dilution.
by adding water, you are diluting the acid.
which makes it a weaker acid.
2006-09-12 22:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by 987654321abc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. this is right way to dilution of strong acid
2006-09-12 23:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by m-r g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋