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I don't know how relevant this is, but in our chemistry labs we were told to wash off with copious amounts of water and our chemistry teacher said once to spill some dilute acid over it to neutralise it first. I stress dilute, e.g. ethanoic acid in vinegar when we were dealing with very powerful conc. chemicals.
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Is skin a carbohydrate?
i believe that is is neutral not a base acid or salt
Is water acidic or base?
its acid! dont touch it or it will eat your skin off!
Is sunblock an acid or base?
Sunblock is typically a neutral substance, neither an acid nor a base. It is a skincare product designed to protect the skin from harmful UV rays by reflecting or absorbing them.
Is a slippery material more likely to be acid or a base?
A slippery material is more likely to be a base rather than an acid. Bases tend to feel slippery to the touch due to their ability to react with oils on the skin to form soap-like substances. Acidic substances, on the other hand, do not typically exhibit a slippery texture.
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bee sting?
The ant "bite" contained formic acid, which is neutralized by a base.
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from an ant bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
When an acid comes in contact with skin why should you use water rather than neutralizing the acid with a base?
Because too much of a base can cause damage also. Water dilutes the acid and makes it impotent and weak. Clashing the acid with a base causes a chemical reaction which generates heat. and like above said is true also so...trying to neutralize with an alkaline chemical is subjecting your skin to three hazards at the same time! The recommendation is to flush the area with lots of water. This is to dilute the chemical and wash off of the skin. It might seem to make sense to pour a dilute solution of NaOH over an area of skin that has been burned by HCl, or once again vice versa, and getting sodium chloride and water. But take into consideration that not all salts of acids and bases are as innocuous as NaCl. Take cyanic acid (HCN) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) for example. If you mix these two chemicals you get potassium cyanide, a very deadly poison. You do not want to be making any contact with KCN, so always use water to flush the area.
What does glycolic acid do in the body?
This is an acid that is used to help with the condition of ones skin. When this is taken it will fortify the skin and make it appear and feel much healthier.
Is baby powder an acid or base?
Baby powder is typically neutral, meaning it is neither an acid nor a base. It is mainly composed of talc or cornstarch and is used to absorb moisture and reduce friction on the skin.
What do you use when acid is spilled on your skin?
If acid is spilled on your skin, you should immediately rinse the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not neutralize the acid with a base as this can cause a chemical reaction. Seek medical attention if necessary.
What would burn your skin more a strong base or a weak acid?
A strong base would likely burn your skin more than a weak acid. Strong bases have a higher pH and can cause more severe burns and tissue damage compared to weak acids.
