Can a dilute solution of an acid be made more concentrated by boiling it?

Subject: Can a dilute solution of an acid be made more concentrated by boiling it?

Date: Tue May 19 20:04:33 1998
Posted by Thomas Wallace
Grade level: K-3
School: Brookdale High School
City: San Francisco State/Province: CA
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 895626273.Ch

Message:


Will the water boil away from the acid, such as sulfuric acid, and what labware is used to keep it from exploding?   Thank you!  Thomas W.

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