OH-nly If You Wis-H2 Deto-Na-te
(We are locating elements on the periodic table in my chemistry class. Note that sodium in its pure elemental form is toxic and combusts in contact with water, and is not to be confused with sodium chloride, AKA common table salt.)
Classmate: “Sodium? Is that the sodium that’s on like, a nutrition label?”
Me: “Not quite.”
Classmate: “So, like, can you eat it?”
Me: *smirking* “Yes. Once.”
(The teacher snorts when she overhears this.)
Classmate: “I don’t get it!”
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