Question

When water is added to the Concentrated Acid, it may cause an accident. How and Why?

Answer 1

Concentrated acids are very corrosive and dangerous chemicals that are commonly encountered in the laboratory. Some acids are also shock sensitive and when subjected to improper handling they can explode. Concentrated acids may be fatal if inhaled; and can cause severe eye and skin burns, severe respiratory and digestive tract burns. Contact with other materials may cause a fire. All operations involving concentrated acids MUST be conducted in the fume hood and the investigator MUST wear appropriate PPE