Salt and ice challenge

Scarring as a result of the salt and ice challenge, eleven days after performing it

The salt and ice challenge is an internet phenomenon wherein participants pour salt on their bodies, usually on the arm and ice is then placed on the salt.[1][2] This causes a "burning" sensation, and participants vie to withstand the pain for the longest time. The challenge can be recorded and posted on YouTube or other forms of social media.[2] The salt causes the ice to lower its freezing temperature, and in the process absorbs heat from the environment (including the participant's hand) as it melts. As a result, skin temperature drops far more than with ice alone, even though the temperature of the ice is the same.[3][4][5][6]

The process can quickly cause second and third-degree injuries similar to frostbite. Due to the numbing sensation of the cold and possible nerve damage during the stunt, participants are often unaware of the extent of any injuries sustained during the challenge. Skin discoloration from the challenge may remain after the challenge has been attempted.[7][8][9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Vang, Gia. July 29, 2012. "Experts: Don't Try 'Salt and Ice Challenge'". Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Kuhn, Sherri. July 5, 2012. "The Salt and ice challenge: Don't let your teen get burned". Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ vinylogous. "Not the Lab". Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  4. ↑ http://allenanguyen.net/post/50884613240
  5. ↑ "Classroom Resources - Argonne National Laboratory". Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "General Chemistry Online: FAQ: Solutions: Why isn't 0°F the lowest possible temperature for a salt/ice/water mixture?". Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  7. ↑ ""Ice and salt challenge" leaves 12-year-old Pittsburgh boy with second-degree burns - HealthPop". CBS News. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  8. ↑ Kwak, Janet. "Ice-and-Salt Challenge Fires Up Health Officials | NBC Southern California". Nbclosangeles.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24. delete character in |title= at position 50 (help)
  9. ↑ "Boy, 12, badly injured in 'salt-and-ice' challenge - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2013-06-24.

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