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The burning sensation is that the acid attacks the nerve endings near the skin.
An acid can do harm in many ways with you skin. It can dehydrate organic compounds and change them into carbon. An acid can react with the water in your skin to generate heat to kill cells.
Hydrofluoric acid does even more -- it penetrates tissue until it reaches the bones; HF reacts with the calcium in the blood and the bone to cause more damage; worse that one does not feel the pain initially to react quickly.
What else can I help you with?
Why do acids feel soapy?
Acids can feel soapy because they can react with oils and fats on the skin to form soap-like substances called salts. This reaction can create a slippery or soapy feeling when acids come into contact with the skin.
Do bases or acids feel rough?
If in mineral form, they would feel as rough as any other rock. If put directly on skin, however, bases feel soapy (because they literally turn your skin into soap) and acids feel like a burning sensation (for a short time; then they burn out your nerve endings and you can't feel anything).
Do acids feel slippery between your fingers because they react with the skin cells on your fingers?
Acids do not feel slippery between your fingers because they react with the skin cells. They feel slippery due to the chemical properties of the acid that interact with the oils and moisture on our skin, creating a slippery sensation. This can be a sign that the acid is breaking down the protective barrier of the skin, which can be dangerous.
Is feels slippery a property of an acid?
No, "feels slippery" is a property of bases, not acids. Acids typically feel more caustic or acidic on the skin.
Do acids burn your skin?
Yes, acids will burn skin.
Do acids feel slippery on the skin?
Some acids can feel slippery on the skin due to their ability to react with oils and fats, creating a soap-like substance. However, this sensation can vary depending on the type and concentration of the acid. It's important to handle acids with caution as they can cause skin irritation or burns.
Do acids feel slippery and soapy?
no, actually I think it might be like water.......Except for the fact that WATER CANT BURN YOUR HAND OFF!!...
What do acids and bases feel like?
Acids typically feel like a burning or stinging sensation, while bases feel slippery or soapy. It is important to handle both with caution and avoid direct contact with skin.
Are acids soapy to touch?
No, acids are not soapy to touch. Acids typically feel wet, sticky, or slippery due to their ability to react with oils and grease on the skin, but they do not have the same texture as soap. It is important to handle acids with caution as they can be corrosive and cause chemical burns.
What can acid do to skin?
Acids can burn your skin :)
What are feature of acids?
it can burn your skin
What do alkails feel like on skin?
If you mean 'Alkali (s) , or base, it is the opposite of an acid. And like acids on skin, it can cause and feel like burns - it can actually cause chemical burns. I have had such an experience from hydrochloric acid personally, and it is very painful. So alkalis can cause chemical burns, and cause a burning feeling on exposed skin.
