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(C) The process of dissolving a concentrated acid in water is a highly exothermic reaction,meaning it releases a large amount of heat.If water is adde

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To prevent the mixture from splashing out due to the highly exothermic nature of the reaction.

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(C) The process of dissolving a concentrated acid in water is a highly exothermic reaction,meaning it releases a large amount of heat.If water is added to a concentrated acid,the heat generated may cause the mixture to splash out and cause severe acid burns.Additionally,the glass container may break due to excessive local heating.Therefore,it is always recommended to add acid slowly to water with constant stirring.

Column $(A)$	Column $(B)$
$(a)$ Lactic acid	$(i)$ Tomato
$(b)$ Acetic acid	$(ii)$ Lemon
$(c)$ Citric acid	$(iii)$ Vinegar
$(d)$ Oxalic acid	$(iv)$ Curd

While diluting an acid,why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water and not water to the acid?

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Match the acids given in Column $(A)$ with their correct source given in Column $(B)$.
Column $(A)$ Column $(B)$
$(a)$ Lactic acid $(i)$ Tomato
$(b)$ Acetic acid $(ii)$ Lemon
$(c)$ Citric acid $(iii)$ Vinegar
$(d)$ Oxalic acid $(iv)$ Curd

Write true or false for the following statements:
Care must be taken while mixing concentrated nitric acid or sulphuric acid with water. The water must always be added slowly to the acid with constant stirring.

Under what soil condition do you think a farmer would treat the soil of his fields with quick lime $(CaO)$,slaked lime $(Ca(OH)_2)$,or chalk $(CaCO_3)$?

Which of the following substances is an antacid?

Which of the following contains oxalic acid?

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