The battery that blew up on me was full, so it doesn't matter as Mike stated.
My father-in-law was trying to crank his truck so he could go to town and get another battery.
This happened about 35 years ago.
The acid burnt my eyes, sinuses, and throat.
I had my mouth shut, but the blast forced it down my throat anyway.
I had to put salve in my eyes for three days.
Thankfully, the pieces of plastic only hit my face. I have several small scars, and a small piece of my ear missing still today.