Attempt either (a) or (b) : (a) Give reasons : (i) For dilution of an acid, acid is added into water and not water…

CBSE Class 10 Science PYQ · Acids, Bases and Salts · Acids and bases as H+ and OH- donors; strong vs weak · 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard

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Attempt either (a) or (b) :
(a) Give reasons :
(i) For dilution of an acid, acid is added into water and not water into acid.
(ii) Dry $\ce{HCl}$ gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas dilute $\ce{hydrochloric}$ $\ce{acid}$ does.
(iii) Blue colour of $\ce{Copper(II)}$ $\ce{sulphate}$ crystals turns white on heating.
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(a) (i) When acid is added to water, it does not cause excessive local heating/ does not splash out and cause burns.
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(ii) Because dry $\ce{HCl}$ does not ionize/produce $\ce{H+}$ ions whereas in dilute $\ce{HCl}$, $\ce{H+}$ ions are present.
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(iii) Because of loss of 5 molecules of water of crystallisation.
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