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The surface area increase by grinding and the possibility of contact of water molecules with the material of course is higher.

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Q: Why might grinding up an antacid tablet make is dissolve in acid faster?
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Why might grinding up an antacid tablet make it dissolve in acid faster?

There will be more surface area for the molecules to react


What will happen when you put the whole antacid tablet into the cup and at the same time drop the crushed tablet into the second cup?

The broken tablet will dissolve faster because chemical reactions are faster when there is more surface area. By breaking the tablet, you are increasing the surface area.


What effect does dissolving antacid tablet have on water temperature?

The colder the tablet the longer it will take for it to dissolve.


Why antacid tablets are chewed not swallowed?

antacid tablet are chewed because they can act faster whereas swallowed tablet act slowly.


Why does a crushed antacid pill pill dissolve faster than a whole pill in water?

Brownian motion. Molecules move faster as things warm up. When the molecules move faster around the tablet, more of the tablet is disturbed, and therefore, dissolves quicker.


What happens when you crush an antacid and place it in vinegar versus a whole tablet of antacid in vinegar?

crushed will react faster.


How long does it take for a tablet to dissolve?

It doesn't. The amount of time it takes for a tablet to dissolves depends on the tablet brand. Some brand names dissolve faster but some other tablets can dissolve faster.


Does hot water make the tablet dissolve faster?

YEs


What factors will make an alka-seltzer tablet dissolve faster?

temperature of water i know for sure if the water is hotter, the tablet will dissovle faster


What Experiment shows particles in water move faster when hot than cold?

You could use an Alka-Seltzer tablet and record how long it takes for the tablet to dissolve in different temperatures. Since particles move faster in hot water then the Alka-Seltzer tablet should dissolve quicker.


What are the indications for Riopan plus?

Riopan Plus is an antacid that comes in both liquid and tablet form. Riopan Plus is an antacid that comes in both liquid and tablet form. Riopan Plus is an antacid that comes in both liquid and tablet form.


Antacid tablets are used to neutralize acid in stomach explain Why two tablets are faster than one tablet?

It is better to take two antacid tablets instead of one because it will more easily travel through the blood stream. It also might get there faster.