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Why is it important to add the 1 M HCI drop wise to the crucible?

Why is it important to add the 1 M HCI drop wise to the crucible?-example-1
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HCl is a very strong acid and 1M is very concentrated. If you add it fast, the reaction would be too vigorous.

So the answer is:

The reaction is too vigorous and adding too much would cause there to be an excess.

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