Godspeed429
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Mixing chemicals
When you mix a solid chemical with a liquid chemical , should you add the solid to the liquid or the liquid to the solid ? does it really matter? is
one way better then the other ?
thank you
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Variscite
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I honestly dont think it matters, I add solid to liquid though.
EDIT:unless its two substances that will make an exothermic rxn, then its always solid to liquid.
[Edited on 6-29-2013 by Variscite]
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One way if you think! Always maybe liquid to a solid queue in mind that nytrosil chloride as always, due visible foaming caused by oxidation of base
metals, thats the way, otherwise you'll blow out your face...
[Edited on 6-29-2013 by Poppy]
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It is not so simple to say. It depends on the reaction.
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Quote: Originally posted by Godspeed429  | | When you mix a solid chemical with a liquid chemical , should you add the solid to the liquid or the liquid to the solid ? does it really matter? is
one way better then the other ? |
In some situations it does really matter.
Usually it does not make any difference, but typically it is easier to gradually dissolve the solid into the liquid.
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I always prefer to add my liquid caesium to my solid fluorine to avoid splashing, but I suppose you could do it the other way 'round.
Use your best judgement. It varies.
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