While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water

Acids, Bases and Salts (10)

While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water and not water to the acid ?

Answer

The process of diluting an acid is highly exothermic, and on the addition of acid to the water the excess heat is absorbed by water.

Exam Year: 2019