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Episode 51: Acids and Bases

The Science of Everything Podcast

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The Myth of Acid Dissolving

The myth that acid can eat through a person's skull in seconds is grossly underestimated. Even if you get a very strong acid on your skin, it won't eat through to the bone in a matter of seconds or even a matter of minutes. The basic principle here is correct that you can significantly damage and ultimately dissolve skin and other soft body tissues with a sufficiently strong acid.

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