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Blood tastes like copper because it contains iron, which gives it a metallic flavor similar to the taste of copper.

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What does iron powder taste like?

Iron powder typically has a metallic taste, similar to the taste of blood or a metallic object. It is not recommended to ingest iron powder as it can be harmful to your health.


Why does everything smell like copper?

The smell of copper is often associated with blood, as blood contains iron which can give off a metallic scent. If everything smells like copper, it could be due to a heightened sense of smell or a medical condition affecting the sense of smell. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.


How is copper normally found in the ground?

In ores. Copper ores are found in various parts of the world. Copper can be found as a metal in the ground. Normally, it is green on the outside. Most copper is not as a metal but in chemical compounds. Chalcopyrite is the most common copper ore. It is a mixture of pyrite and copper sulfide. Copper is found in small amounts in living things. Some mollusks and arthropods have blue blood because they have copper in their blood. Animals such as humans and other mammals have red blood because it contains iron. Copper is purified by electrolysis. Electricity is passed through solutions containing copper compounds, such as copper sulfate - sometimes spelt sulphate. Pure copper forms on the negative electrode.


Copper is a non-metal or metal?

Copper is a metal. It is also considered as a mineral as well. You can find traces of copper in your blood.


What does copper smell like?

Copper does not have a distinct smell.

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Is it wrong to like the taste of blood?

yes


What does cow blood taste like?

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What does o positive blood taste like?

Pata ni...


Why does your blood taste bitter?

Because you smell like poo


What element makes spider's blood blue?

That's just nature. If it were'NT nature i'd have like pink-blue blood and you would have like black blood....


How do you know if you have your period or vaginal bleeding?

The most basic test would be a taste test (I know, disgusting but it works). Period blood and blood from vaginal bleeding look the same, but taste completely different. Period blood is sweet tasting (because of the abundance of hormone in it) and vaginal blood is copper tasting. Hope this helped.


Do iguanas have sweet tasting blood?

Last time I checked: No. It taste more like a dolphin or a turtle.


What does copper taste like?

no one could really say what it smells like because it is highly poisonous and if you try to smell it.....well yes you will either die or come close to death so I wouldn't recommend trying to smell it....