Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 6 - Thermochemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 265: 6.70

Answer

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The heat of hydration of sulphuric acid is highly exothermic. So during the process, an enormous amount of heat is released. If we add water to this acid, the heat released made the acid boil, and then it spilled out from the container causing acid burns.
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