Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 2 - Critical Thinking - Page 35: 4

Answer

It is because there are more H+ ions present in diluted acids than in undiluted. When water is mixed with strong acid the hydrogen ions react with acid ions and a exothermic reaction happens and high amount of energy is relased, so to avoid any accident it is advised to lab workers to wipe before washing.

Work Step by Step

The more H+ ions there are, the more corrosive is the acid.
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