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Epsom salt (or colloquially usually "epsom salts") is an old-fashioned name for magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.
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∙ 11y agoEpsom salt is Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4; Magnesium, Sulfur, Oxygen). If you sprinkle it on your food, it won't kill you but it will definitely give you bad diarrhea. It is best to use it for soaking your feet in.
A:There are health benefits from using Epsom salt but it is advisable to consult your doctor before ingesting it.Wiki User
∙ 12y agoEpsom salt is a compound of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen. Most of its effects on the human body are due to the presence of the magnesium ion.
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∙ 12y agoEpsom salt consists of magnesium sulfate, MgSO4, a compound of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen.
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∙ 10y agoEpsom salt (magnesium sulfate heptahydrate) is used as laxative; a similar effect has sodium sulfate.
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∙ 11y agoCalcium sulfate is the substance used to manufacture epsom salts.
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Is Epsom salt a black salt?
Pure Epsom salt - MgSO4.7H2O - is a white powder.
Is MnSO4 also called Epsom salt?
No. Epsom salt is MgSO4.
What household items contain a salt of element 12?
Epsom salt is chemically speaking: magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Is it okay to ingest epsom salt?
In moderation, it can be ingested. You need to read the package very carefully because Epsom Salts is also a laxative. Just make sure you are using real Epsom Salt, not some bath salt that has some Epsom in it.
Is there potassium chloride in Epsom salt?
Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate heptahydrate - MgSO4.7H2O.
Is Epsom salts an element compound or mixture?
Epsom salt is a compound (MgSO4)
What do you call epsom salt in oriya?
Epsom salt in malayalam is indhuppu
Can epsom salt help plants grow faster?
Used occasionally it is a valuable source of magnesium a trace element wich will darken leaves.
What did unsavoury do with the Epsom salt?
Epsom salt (MgSO4.7H2O) is bitter.
Is Epsom salt a black salt?
Pure Epsom salt - MgSO4.7H2O - is a white powder.
Can Epsom salt emduce labor?
Epsom salt can delay labor.
Is Epsom salt a suspension?
Epsom salt is MgSO4.7H2O, a crystalline solid.
Is epsom salt edible?
Epsom salt is used as laxative but it is not a condiment.
Is MnSO4 also called Epsom salt?
No. Epsom salt is MgSO4.
What household items contain a salt of element 12?
Epsom salt is chemically speaking: magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
What elements are in epsom salts?
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate, MgSO4) is composed of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen.
Can you make an Epsom salt water pool?
The usual reason for salt in a pool is for chlorination. Epsom salt won't work with salt/chlorine generators. BUT, you can add epsom salt to your water.
