What is the proper way to mix the electrolyte for a lead-acid battery?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — pour the acid into the distilled water
Always pour concentrated acid into water (Never Water into Acid) to dissipate the immense exothermic heat safely. Adding water to acid causes localized boiling, violent splashing, and severe chemical burns.
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