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Can acid and bases harm us?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Yes, if they are very strong. For example strong acid or base spilled on the skin can cause burns. On the other hand, the acid inside your stomach is strong enough to dissolve iron. The mucous on the stomach walls stops the acid burning right through the stomach.

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