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Conc Sulphuric Acid

FGP - 8-7-2004 at 06:11

Is there an obliging chemist on this list with laboratory facilities to hand?
I want to know whether or not a thermometer will show a rise in temperature when withdrawn from conc. sulphuric acid and held in the atmosphere (humid)? I'm sure we all understand the theory but does it actually happen?
FGP (Herefordshire, UK)
p.s. only if you happen to pass a bottle of acid and are carrying a thermometer. Thanks.