What is the correct procedure for diluting a concentrated acid?

Add water to concentrated acid.

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Add as strong base to the acid, then add water.

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Add concentrated acid to water.

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Add a weal base to the acid, then add water.

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The correct option is C Add concentrated acid to water.
First you must put water in the flask, and than add acid. This is especially important if you work with concentrated acids. If you do the oppsite, there's a great probability of bursting because the amount of released heat is huge.

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What is the correct procedure for diluting a concentrated acid?

The correct option is C Add concentrated acid to water.First you must put water in the flask, and than add acid. This is especially important if you work with concentrated acids. If you do the oppsite, there's a great probability of bursting because the amount of released heat is huge.

The correct option is C Add concentrated acid to water.
First you must put water in the flask, and than add acid. This is especially important if you work with concentrated acids. If you do the oppsite, there's a great probability of bursting because the amount of released heat is huge.