2007-03-19 03:40:14 · 10 answers · asked by free lancer 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Deadman - I thought I was the only one who ever head that expression. That's a chemistry classic!
2007-03-19 12:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I am a chemist and saw the other peoples input on this and I can safely guarantie you that they have some stuff right and some stuff wrong. You ALWAYS add Acid to water, NEVER the other way around, you need to pour small amounts of acid to water so that the acid doesn't cause explosions or lots of spattering and then risk burning yourself. Even then and that said, add it slowly, it can still make spattering and such if your not careful, especially when using sulfuric acid or any strong acid. The more acid that is added before the acid has a chance to react, the more violent the reaction, as it is, you get plenty of heat in the solution when this happens and when things heat up, things react faster and more easily. This is why you always add acid to water. Make sure when diluting to add the acid slowly and stir while adding very slowly so that the solution can stabilize better and so you don't get spatters. Hope this helps.
Wee Man.
2007-03-19 03:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by boychuka 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you dilute the HCl, but if you don't control the flow of water it will splatter the HCl all over. That's why when you dilute acid you add it to the water either by pipet or by pouring down a stir rod.
And be warned it's an exothermic process either way
2007-03-19 05:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When diluting conc. acids always add the acid to an excess of water, mix to dilute and then make up to the mark.
This precaution is essential for acid, which reacts violently with water liberating heat. But it is a good precaution when diluting or dissolving any substance - add it to excess water rather than add water to the concentrated substance, in case there is an exothermic reaction (can result in explosion).
If heat is liberated use cold water and allow the solution to cool before making to the mark.
Always add conc. acid to excess water when diluting.
2007-03-19 03:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by onyx27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure if it would have a reaction , but if you want to try i would be in an open area with well ventilation maybe outside and the wind not blow, also start with a small amount and pour the hcl on the water so the water will splash out not the hcl it is very acidic
2007-03-19 03:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by schererwoman 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anytime you add water to a concentrated strong acid it will get very hot very fast. It may also sputter and splash. When diluting a strong acid, always put the water in the container first and add the acid to it slowly with stirring.
2007-03-19 03:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am assuming that the acid is in in liquid form. I remember from my college chemistry that pouring water into strong acid will cause a violent reaction as the chlorine ion in the acid comes into contact with the (OH) radical in the water.
2007-03-19 03:45:18 · answer #7 · answered by minorchord2000 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You will dilute the HCl concentration.
It won't really become basic, because Cl is a pathetically weak base and won't even try to bond to an H.
2007-03-19 04:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Istari C 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Istari C is wrong.
As the saying goes, "Do what you oughter always add acid to water"
2007-03-19 04:47:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Acid into Water or Acid into Base. Otherwise, explosions.
2007-03-19 03:44:02 · answer #10 · answered by Thera 9 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋