I was wondering how to write a word equation of the reactions that occurred between the acid and the respective active ingredients of each of the different antacid powders.
i used t he following acntacids;
Gastrogel-Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminium Hydroxide
Sandocal-Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Lactate, Gluconate
Rennie-Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate
Mylanta Double-Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminium Hydroxide
Mylanta-Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminium Hydroxide
Dewitt's-Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate Sodium Bicarbonate Magnesium Hydroxide
calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid = carbon dioxide +calcium chloride + water
The reaction between antacid tablets and hydrochloric acid is classed as an acid-base reaction, and is also called a neutralisation reaction. The base or alkali in the reaction is in the antacid tablet. These reactions produce a salt (not necessarily table salt NaCl) and water.
The Law of Mass Conservation is related to a closed system; but also in this case the initial mass of the antacid tablet is equal to the sum of masses of the products obtained after the reaction.
this chemical reaction forms a gas that may rupture the container or explode.
An example: 2HCl + Mg(OH)2 = MgCl2 + 2H2O
Chemical reactions can't truly be reversed in any way. Separating the antacid tablet's contents from the water may be possible, but the material won't be a single, whole tablet again, and might not even be a single material at that point.
what is a chemical change that could happen to an antacid tablet
antacid tablet are chewed because they can act faster whereas swallowed tablet act slowly.
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.
Because... Poo
it contains a base (alkali) and so helps to neutralise excess stomach acid.
The colder the tablet the longer it will take for it to dissolve.
the smaller each bit of the tablet, the larger the surface area is hence the quickier the reaction will take place... chemstry 101 the smaller each bit of the tablet, the larger the surface area is hence the quickier the reaction will take place... chemstry 101