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ExothermicNeutralizing or even diluting a concentrated acid can be very exothermic. It can even cause the solution to boil if you are not careful! This is extremely dangerous!

This is why when diluting concentrated acids (any kind) you should ADD ACID TO WATER and not the opposite.

See the link below for more information about this important safety issue in the laboratory due to the exothermic nature of this reaction.

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Q: Is the neutralization of hydrochloric acid an exothermic or endothermic reaction?
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