2006-10-02 03:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by crissie15 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The nitric acid reacts with the protein in the skin forming a xanthoprotein. This compound has a yellow color. The reaction is called xanthoproteic reaction and can be used to identify the presence of proteins.
2006-10-02 03:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, nitric acid, being a stable acid, reacts with your pores and skin. i do no longer recognize how a lot nitric acid you used or its concentration, yet i will challenge to declare it truthfully bumped off a small portion of your pores and skin, or no less than a number of that is "oils" which includes melanin or possibly it drained your sweat glands. via ways, WHAT ARE YOU DOING putting NITRIC ACID on your pores and skin anyhow?!!! that is somewhat risky based on the concentration. i do no longer elect to look pretentious, yet that actually can harm you. you will get intense "burns" from intense concentration ideas of the two stable acids and robust bases.
2016-12-26 07:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you get nitrated. skin is just a series of molecules that can react the same way common organic molecules react.
2006-10-02 05:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋