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Why must we not add water to sulfuric acid, but the reverse is OK? I get that the reaction is very exothermic -- but for a given stoichiometric amount of acid & water, isn't it the same amount of heat, regardless of which way you mix it?

by /u/thefourthchipmunk in /r/askscience

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