In addition to Aicha's answer, you need to consider carefully the concentration of the Nitric acid you have.
Whenever diluting acids:
DO WHAT YOU OUGHTA!!
ADD ACID TO WATER!!
Never never never do it the other way around, as heat may evolve and cause boiling and spitting which could injure your eyes and impair your eyesight.
Whenever diluting acids:
DO WHAT YOU OUGHTA!!
ADD ACID TO WATER!!
Never never never do it the other way around, as heat may evolve and cause boiling and spitting which could injure your eyes and impair your eyesight.