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When mixing acid and water how do you add the acids to the water?
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∙ 12y ago
Because mixing acid and water is usually a VERY exothermic process there are two things which ought to be done:
1) Add the acid to the water (rather than water to the acid). As I can tell you from personal experience when I grabbed a beaker of sulphuric acid instead of the intended glacial acetic acid and tried to pour water into it, the heat of the mixing process can be sufficient to boil the water that is being added. (My little mistake prompted a rather quick trip to the sink to flood my arm with cold water to get rid of the acid and keep the thermal burns to 1st degree rather than 2nd degree as well as some careful cleanup of the boiled over acid/water mixture)
2) as you add the acid to the water it helps to have a cooling source to absorb all that heat being produced by the mixing process.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey both acids so they both should be soluble when mix. You could start by adding one acid in beaker then add the other acid using paster pipet to observe the reaction.
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Chemistry students used to learn mnemonics about the order of addition of water and acid. An example: May his rest be long and placid who adds water to the acid. This was necessary as water added to sulfuric acid would generate intense heat as the water was added to the acid, the acid and water reaction would generate enough heat to boil the water, The boiling water converted to steam and blew the acid into the students face. Unpleasant.
Other acids don't do this as easily, but learning one rule (Just add acid to water, not water to acid!) saves a lot of trouble in the one case and does no harm in the others.
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∙ 13y agoDilution of an acid should always be done in the correct manner or it could be harmful.
While doing it, always add acid to water very slowly while continuously stirring it.
Never add water to acid because dilution is highly exothermic and this will cause the acid to splash out and thus it may harm you.
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∙ 13y agoYou pour acid into water
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∙ 12y agoWhen mixing acid and water, always pour the acid into water and not the other way around.
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∙ 12y agoAlways pour the acid into the water .
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What are the Laboratory techniques on mixing water and acid?
Mixing water and acid is very exothermic. Potentially enough heat is generated to cause the water to instantly vaporize, which can result in splattering (and messing up any volume calculations you may have already done). For this reason, ALWAYS add acid to water, NOT the other way around. The water acts as a heat sink and can absorb any heat that is generated. For best results, add the acid slowly while gently swirling the flask/beaker of water. You can also submerge the water flask/beaker into an ice bath.
What does a acid produce in a water solution?
Acids add protons or H+ (they're the same thing) to water solutions. That's the definition of an acid.
What substance releases hydrogen ions into water?
I think hydrogen ions will form if you add an acid to the water. Research acids and bases.
Why does one always slowly add the acid to water?
mixing strong acids and water generates a lot of heat. if you add a small amount water to a really strong acid, that water will quickly heat to boiling point & vaporize. the quick vaporization of water poured into the acid will cause the acid to blow out of the container and possible onto to you causing acid burns. by adding small amounts of acid to water, the excess water absorbs the heat of mixing and prevents blow out from the container.
What happens if you add acid to strong base?
On ly mixing strong acids with strong bases or weak acids with weak bases will be giving water or some other substances with the same concentration of ions The concentration of ions in 10 is not twice as high as in 5
What is the rule for mixing acids and water?
When mixing conc. sulfuric acid and water, add acid to water and not vice-versa as that releases lot of energy resulting in injuries.
If one wants to top up a tank of muriatic acid should one first add the water or concentrated acid?
When mixing acid and water, always add the acid to the water, and add it slowly. Never add the water to the acid.
What are the Laboratory techniques on mixing water and acid?
Mixing water and acid is very exothermic. Potentially enough heat is generated to cause the water to instantly vaporize, which can result in splattering (and messing up any volume calculations you may have already done). For this reason, ALWAYS add acid to water, NOT the other way around. The water acts as a heat sink and can absorb any heat that is generated. For best results, add the acid slowly while gently swirling the flask/beaker of water. You can also submerge the water flask/beaker into an ice bath.
What does a acid produce in a water solution?
Acids add protons or H+ (they're the same thing) to water solutions. That's the definition of an acid.
What substance releases hydrogen ions into water?
I think hydrogen ions will form if you add an acid to the water. Research acids and bases.
What are the gases that create acids?
Add chlorine (Cl) to water and you get HCl, chloride acid Add Sulphur dioxide (SO2) to water and you get H2SO4, sulphuric acid and many other combinations
How can you make a weak acid?
if you have an acid that is water soluble, you can dilute it with water. basically just add a base until it is the pH you want. Dilute a stronger acid in water or nonreactive base, citric acids in fruit like oranges are acids in themselves and are considered a weaker acid. Josh_af
Why does one always slowly add the acid to water?
mixing strong acids and water generates a lot of heat. if you add a small amount water to a really strong acid, that water will quickly heat to boiling point & vaporize. the quick vaporization of water poured into the acid will cause the acid to blow out of the container and possible onto to you causing acid burns. by adding small amounts of acid to water, the excess water absorbs the heat of mixing and prevents blow out from the container.
Do you add water to acid or add acid to water?
you add acid to water
What is the safety rule for diluting an acid?
Wear safety goggles, do not mix acids unless instructed to do so.
What happens when you mix water and sulphuric acid?
when we add water n sulphuric acid then dilute sulphuric acid is formed. But we have to mix concentrated acid to water not water to acid otherwise the container in which u r mixing may explode because this reaction is highly exothermic.
What is the best thing to remember to combining water and acids?
Gradually add the acid to the water and NEVER add the water to the acid.Tip the beaker/container holding the water slightly and pour the acid against the glass so that it slides down into the water instead of hitting the water directly
