Does Acid really burn your skin

Question

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Answer 1

Yes it does. But the extent of the burn depends on the strength of the acid. By all means be very very careful if are handling Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid etc. However, the burn in case of citric acid, as present in Lemon is mind and may be used to clean your hands.  

Answer 2

mainly acids with a high ph

Answer 3

There is no definitive answer to the question.  It depends on the acid, its concentration, its temperature, duration of exposure and other factors in the experiment.

For example, a small amount of hot nitric, hydrochloric or sulfuric acid will burn the skin.  However, a large amount of citric acid from a lemon will not.  

Answer 4

If you've been burned by acid you've been burned by acid.

If you haven't you've been etched. The acid dissolves tissue exposing the same nerves that a 'burn' would. a burn uses heat to extract fluid and allows the remaining tissue to reach a kindling temp.