Eli5 when temperature is just how much molecules move, why can our skin be permanently damaged if they move to much, aka, you get a burn.

Question

Eli5 when temperature is just how much molecules move, why can our skin be permanently damaged if they move to much, aka, you get a burn.

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Because your skin is composed of many different, very complex molecules. These molecules are sensitive to disruption and if they move too much can be damaged.