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Should you add concentrated acid to water or add water to concentrated acid?

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Answer:

Add acid to water, carefully.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Do as ya aughta

Add acid to wata"

The heat released when water hits concentrated acid can result in the water vaporizing violently, caused the acid to splatter. This is less pronounced when adding acid to water.

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