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Would it be dangerous for you to put a piece of elemental sodium in you mouth?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, it has to be stored in kerosene oil or it will catch fire.
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Why isn't sodium hydroxide used as an antacid?
Sodium hydroxide is one of the strong bases. That means it reacts much more strongly with acid (or even water) than weak bases do; this makes it toxic for humans. Sodium hydroxide is dangerous to ingest, and may cause serious chemical burns inside your mouth and esophagus. Sodium Hydroxide, also called Lye or Caustic Soda, is extremely corrosive. It reacts chemically with many things. Contact with your skin can cause burns. Contact with the inside of your mouth or your esophagus (food pipe) results in enough damage to require emergency medical attention.
Sodium chloride is mixed with sodium hydroxide?
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Why is the devils mouth called the devils mouth?
The devil's mouth is island located off the coast of Aruba, they are called that because many sharp coral surrounds these islands and makes navigated extremely dangerous.
What is ammonium sulfide?
Ammonium sulfide is a dangerous yellow liquid that is very smelly and irritant. If it gets on your skin, you should wash thoroughly. If it gets on your eyes, you should flush eyes thoroughly with water for 15 minutes and then see a physician. If it gets in your mouth, you should rinse your mouth, drink water, and then see a physician.
What mouth is spring in?
Mouth? uhh...mine
Why would sodium not be good for dental applications?
Sodium metal reacts violently with water, which would no be a good thing to happen inside your mouth.
What happens if dilute sodium hydroxide enters your mouth?
Depending on concentration of NaOH, the quantity, the time of contact - benign or severe erosion of the mouth. NaOH is very dangerous for the skin. NaOH was used sometimes for killing or suicide.
Will you become sick if you eat sodium gas please explain?
You cannot eat a gas, though you can inhale a gas. Sodium boils at over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so if you came in contact with sodium gas the heat would kill you quickly. Sodium is a solid metal at room temperature. If you tried to eat a piece of sodium it would react violently with the moisture inside your mouth, possibly catching on fire. The reaction would produce sodium hydroxide, a highly caustic substance that would cause serious chemical burns to your mouth, throat, and stomach.
Is it dangerous to rinse your mouth with soapy water?
It is not dangerous, but I can think of many better ways to rinse the mouth.
What is the difference between sugar and sodium?
Sugar is a sweet tasting crystalline solid which you can eat. Sodium is a highly reactive soft metal which would react violently with the water in your mouth.
Is a lion dangerous if his mouth is shut?
yes
Is bleach good for a mouth sore?
No! Do not put any bleach in your mouth it is very dangerous.
How do you neutralize the acid in our mouth?
A gargle with sodium bicarbonate is good.
Can oil paints be dangerous?
It is dangerous if you swallow it but just getting some into your mouth is fine. I'm sure it tastes awful. rinse your mouth out with water and mouth wash and make sure to spit it all out and not swallow.
Can you use sodium chloride or sodium carbonate in gargle?
Sodium chloride - yes.Sodium carbonate, NO, this is a cleaning product, basic and will damage the inside of the mouth and throat.
What are mouth ulcers and are they dangerous?
However, canker sores or mouth ulcers are not contagious nor are they dangerous. It is safe to share the same food and even to kiss. However, canker sores or mouth ulcers are not contagious nor are they dangerous. It is safe to share the same food and even to kiss?
How is cleaning dangerous?
if you get cleaning products in your eye for in your mouth
