failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract. Origin of noncompliance. 1680-1690. First recorded in 1680-90; non- + compliance.
The main cause of chemical burns is from contact with strong acids or bases. The strength of acids and bases is defined by the pH scale, which ranges from 1-14. A very strong acid has a pH of 1 and may cause a severe burn. A very strong base has a pH of 14 and may also cause a severe burn. A substance with a pH of 7 is considered neutral and does not burn. Chemical burns from acids or bases are also referred to as caustic burns.
Combustion leads to water forming as it is typical for CO2 to be produced along with water (H2O) when burning a standard fuel such as wood. Ionic bonding <i>does not</i> produce water. The Bonding of two hydrogen atoms to every oxygen atom is known as covalent bonding.