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What is the chemical equation of getting a tan or sunburn?

A chemical equation for sunburn doesn't exist. Sunburn destroy ADN in the skin cells.


In a chemistry crossword puzzle- An example is getting a sunburn?

A sunburn is typically a first degree burn, but since it is a chemistry assignment and not biology, its likely refering to a chemical change or physical manefestations of a chemical reaction (the skin turns red because it was burnt.)


Is sunburn a chemical change?

No, sunburn is a physical change rather than a chemical change. It involves damage to the skin from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, rather than a change in the chemical composition of the skin.


Does getting a sunburn raise your body temperature?

No, getting a sunburn does not raise your body temperature. Sunburn is a skin reaction to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which damages the skin cells. This can cause redness, pain, and peeling of the skin, but it does not affect your internal body temperature.


Why is getting a sunburn a chemical change?

A sunburn is a chemical change because the UV radiation from the sun triggers a series of chemical reactions in the skin cells, leading to inflammation, redness, pain, and eventually peeling. This process alters the molecular structure of the skin cells and damages the DNA, resulting in the visible and physical changes associated with a sunburn.


Does getting a sunburn cause your body temperature to increase?

No, getting a sunburn does not directly cause your body temperature to increase. Sunburn is a skin reaction to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which damages the skin cells. However, the inflammation and healing process that occurs after a sunburn can make you feel warmer, but it does not significantly raise your overall body temperature.


How do elephants keep from getting sunburn?

do elephants get sunburn


Will swimming in a chlorinated pool after getting a sunburn aggravate the sunburn?

It actually will help sooth the sunburn


When you have sunburn can you use epaderm cream?

I used it on bad sunburn and had a severe itchy reaction. I checked epaderm and it says NOT to use on sunburn.


Why are my eyes swollen when I have a sunburn to my face?

maybe it is a reaction or a alergie that you have


What chemical is in your that protects you from sunburn?

This substance is called melanin.


What is a chemical change also referred to as?

Chemical reaction