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I don't think it is edible...

Edible means it can be eaten. Inedible means it cannot be eaten. An iron nail cannot be eaten, and is therefore inedible.

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Can inedible elements react and form edible compound?

Inedible elements can sometimes react to form compounds that are edible, depending on their chemical properties and the reaction conditions. For example, certain metals can react with other substances to form salts or compounds that are safe for consumption. However, not all inedible elements will react to create edible substances, and safety must always be considered to avoid toxic or harmful compounds. It's crucial to understand the chemistry involved to ensure that the resulting compound is safe to eat.


What does an iron nail smell like?

An iron nail does not have a distinctive smell. If you smell something metallic when handling an iron nail, it could be due to the oils or dirt on the nail transferring to your hands.


Is a nail iron?

An iron nail is an object used to hammer things in with, boof, or boof boof


Is an iron nail a compound or element?

An Iron nail is an Element being that we know the def. for element: is the simplest form of mater. Seeing this we know that a Iron nail is a simple form of mater along with other metals.hope this helped (:info all from 'Organisms and the Environment' text book (:


What happens when a iron nail is put in mercury?

When an iron nail is placed in mercury, a reaction called amalgamation occurs. The iron atoms from the nail react with the mercury atoms, forming an alloy called an amalgam. The iron nail gets coated with a layer of amalgam, which can make the nail appear silver-like and can change its properties.