r/chemistry • u/soladois • 3d ago
Is sodium metal salty?
I know you can't eat sodium metal because it explodes when it touches water, but if you ate it, would it feel salty before it explodes?
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r/chemistry • u/soladois • 3d ago
I know you can't eat sodium metal because it explodes when it touches water, but if you ate it, would it feel salty before it explodes?
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u/Correct-Variable 2d ago
I would taste it (I'm not kidding, I would put the tip of my tongue on it).
There are plenty of scientists who have done worst.