2007-07-25 09:03:33 · 8 answers · asked by jesse6317 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because it reacts with the protiens in the skin by oxidizing them. This reaction will wear off in a couple days.
2007-07-25 09:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Snowman6317 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, HNO3 is a highly oxidizing acid that easily makes your skin yellow when get in contact.
Most possibly the aromatic components of proteins in your skin (specifically protein containing phenylalanyl and tyrosyl) will be nitrated, thus forms a yellow product.
Please be carefull with HNO3 cause it is known to be highly mutagenic.
2007-07-25 16:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Alexis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It reacts with the protein keratin in your skin. The last time (high school chemistry) I spilled nitric acid (dilute) on myself my skin turned dark yellow.
2007-07-25 16:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nitric acid is an oxidizing agent and it oxidizes your skin. Actually it oxidizes the proteins in your skin to give an orange color.
2007-07-25 16:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by scott k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because one amino acid in skin protein is tyrosine. This is a phenolic compound, HO-C6H4-. Phenols are very reactive to nitration, giving nitrophenols, HO-C6H3(-NO2)-. Nitrophenols are yellow. If you want a total gross out, pour ammonia over skin that has been stained by HNO3. The reaction gives a salt, NH4+ -O-C6H3(-NO2)-, which is orange.
Other amino acids such as phenylalanine and tryptophan are also subject to nitration, giving slightly yellow compounds, but not as readily as phenolis tyrosine.
2007-07-25 16:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will make your skin turn to a bright yellow color. Almost like if you were to write on your skin with a yellow highlighter.
2007-07-25 16:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by redfreshie01 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a strong acid, which can react with (or destroy, de-nature) your protein on your skin
2007-07-25 16:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by leon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I hate that.
2007-07-25 16:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by Nadezda * 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋