Why can poisonous elements, sodium and chlorine, be eaten when combined??

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Why can poisonous elements, sodium and chlorine, be eaten when combined??

2007-01-29 07:50:53 · 2 answers · asked by homiecharms 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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It's table salt'.They're only deadly when they are in their pure form. Once they form the ionic bonds, the tendency for them to react violently doesn't exist anymore.

2007-01-29 07:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

NaCl, other salt of sodium and potassium (like MSG)
KCl, NaHCO3, etc.

KI - from fish (salt water) too much is toxic

only ones I can think of that we eat

2007-01-29 15:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋