2007-02-21 22:54:07 · 5 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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Your skin is made from -OH donating compounds, If you recall very well that the major components of a human body are C, H, and O, the HCl will react with you skin when it donates a proton to the -OH in your skin and since it is a corrosive and exothermic reaction, you will feel a burning sensation. The burn sensation depends on the strength of the acid. Dilute acid, less burning, Concerntrated, Fast and vigorous reaction.
2007-02-21 23:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by boago d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
concentrated hydrochloric acid (fuming hydrochloric acid) varieties acidic mists. the two the mist and the answer have a corrosive result on human tissue, with the aptitude to wreck respiration organs, eyes, epidermis, and intestines. Upon blending hydrochloric acid with undemanding oxidizing chemical ingredients, inclusive of sodium hypochlorite (bleach, NaClO) or potassium permanganate (KMnO4), the poisonous gasoline chlorine is produced.
2016-12-17 16:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would react to your skin causing an irritation. it may also cause burns and other irritabilities.
2007-02-21 23:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by tin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would disslove it if it is 100% concentrated.
2007-02-21 22:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn your skin.
2007-02-21 23:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by simck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋