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Yes, Ammonium chloride is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) in small quantities. It is commonly used to produce salty licorice.

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Why do you not get sick if you eat sodium chloride if chlorine is poisonous?

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is a compound made up of sodium and chlorine. When ingested in reasonable quantities, such as when seasoning food, sodium chloride is safe for consumption. The small amount of chlorine in sodium chloride does not pose a health risk and is not toxic in the context of salt consumption.


Explain how the poisionous elements sodium and chlorine can be eaten when combined?

When sodium and chlorine combine, they form sodium chloride, which is table salt. Salt is safe to eat in moderate amounts because the chemical properties of sodium and chlorine change when they combine, making the compound non-toxic to humans. This combination enables the body to regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.


If you eat sodium or inhale chlorine gas you can die when the two elements reacts together you can safely sprinkle the compound why?

A lot of very safe compounds are made from very dangerous elements. Look at polycarbonate--the plastic DVDs and CDs are made from. It's very safe. But it's made from bisphenol A and phosgene--and phosgene is so dangerous they can't ship it. They have to make it at the polycarbonate factory.


What is the function of sodium chloride?

Sodium chloride-also known as salt-is necessary to help your body maintain fluid balance, help your muscles relax and your nerves transmit signals. Sodium chloride also helps maintain normal blood pressure. One of salt's earliest roles was to preserve food (it does this by drawing out water, preventing bacteria from growing). Today, it gets a bad reputation (and deservedly so) because Americans eat too many processed foods and therefore consume more salt than necessary, which results in adverse health effects. Although they're two separate minerals, sodium and chloride are usually found together in most foods (and account for about 90 percent of sodium intake in the U.S.); for this reason, they are presented together here.


What is the difference between salt and potassium chloride?

'Salt???? ' By this I think you mean 'Table Salt', which is used in food/cookery. Table Salt is sodium chloride . Potassium chloride is a CHEMICAL salt. The difference between the two is the elemental cation , sodium and potassium. Chemical Salts are of the form metal cation(M^(n+)) and acidic anion (A^(n-)). Since Table Salt (Salt) has a metal cation (N^(+) and an acidic anion (Cl^(-)), then it is also a Chemical Salt.

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Where are you most likely to eat salmiak a liquorice candy that contains ammonium chloride to make the snack especially salty?

Scandinavia


Is dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride bad to eat?

Yes, dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride is not safe to eat. It is a disinfectant and can cause irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if consumed. It is important to keep such chemicals out of reach of children and to follow proper safety precautions when using them.


Why is calcium chloride not safe to eat?

Calcium chloride hasn't a good taste. But calcium chloride (as agent E509) can be added (of course in small amounts) to some foods and drugs.


Does candy expire and how can you tell if it is still safe to eat?

Yes, candy can expire. You can tell if it is still safe to eat by checking the expiration date on the packaging, looking for any signs of discoloration, unusual texture, or strange odors, and using your best judgment based on how long it has been stored and the type of candy.


Palmer candy co just bought buck choc peanut butter candy is it safe to eat?

Yes, it is safe...and VERY TASTY!!!!! I got mine at Walgreens on sale for only $1.33 :)~


How do parents check children's Halloween candy?

To make sure it is safe to eat and properly packaged.


Is it safe to eat canned tomatoes with calcium chloride?

Yes, it is safe to consume canned tomatoes with calcium chloride. Calcium chloride is a common food additive used as a firming agent in canned fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes. It helps maintain the texture of the tomatoes and is considered safe for consumption by regulatory authorities.


How do you tell if your candy is poisonous?

Eat it. If you don't die, then it is safe. If you don' want to eat it yourself you can give it to a sibling or parent, then stand by the pone. If you don't want it eaten at all, open a dbl a battery and pour the fluid onto it. If it dissolves then the fluid of candy and battery is safe to eat. Otherwise I do not recommend eating it.


Is sodium chloride flammable or corrosive?

Nope, it's very safe. You always eat it, because its in your common salt


Why you not become sick if you eat sodium chloride even though chloride is poisonous answer?

Sodium chloride, or table salt, is made up of sodium and chloride ions. In small amounts, consuming chloride along with sodium is safe, as our bodies need these ions for various functions. The toxicity of chloride is more relevant when consumed in excessive amounts.


Is it safe to eat chloride?

Yes, but in the form of sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is table salt, and is contained in many foods. Only very small amounts are needed in the human diet, on a daily basis. In civilized societies, with their processed foods, most people eat too much salt.


How many candy can you eat?

I can eat 20 pieces of candy!