When water is added to a strong acid, it becomes dilute. True or false?

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Solution

False.
When water is added to a strong acid, the reaction will evolve heat which is extremely dangerous. Hence, to dilute a strong acid, the acid should be slowly added to the water followed by regular stirring.

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