Question

Class 10ChemistryAcids Bases and Salts

For question two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) A is true, but R is false.

(d) A is false, but R is true.

Assertion: The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is highly exothermic reaction.

Reason: Water must always be added slowly to acid with constant stirring.

Verified Answer

(c) A is true, but R is false.

Explanation:

The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is highly exothermic reaction. Acid must always be added slowly to water with constant stirring.