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Is aspirin acidic basic or neutral?
aspirin is an acid... aspirins chemical name is acetylsalicylic acid
What atom or group of atoms makes aspirin a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
The carboxylic acid group or -COOH group makes it acidic
What is the purpose of combining maalox with aspirin?
Maalox buffers the acidic effects on the stomach of the aspirin.
What does it show if an aspirin solution has turned a universal indicator orange-red?
The aspirin solution is acidic; aspirin is the acetylsalicylic acid.
Is aspirin soluble in acid?
Yes, aspirin is soluble in acidic solutions. Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a weak acid itself and can readily dissolve in acidic environments.
How does Aspirin EC differ from Baby Aspirin?
EC stands for enteric coated. Aspirin is acidic and may aggravate other conditions, cause stomach upset or possibly bleeding. The coating is used to buffer the aspirins acidic effects to avoid these possibilities.
What colour would litmus paper turn when dipped in an aqueous solution of aspirin?
Litmus paper would turn blue when dipped in an aqueous solution of aspirin, indicating the solution is basic. aspirin is a weak acid and when dissolved in water, it undergoes hydrolysis releasing hydroxide ions which makes the solution basic.
What is the aproximate pH of aspirin?
Acetylsalicylic acid, better known as aspirin, has an approximate pH of 3 to 4.
Conversion of aspirin to salicylic acid in laboratory?
Can be done two ways. Acidic aqueous solution or Alkali aqueous solution mixed with aspirin and stirred, this breaks the acetyl bond which is present in aspirin.
Solution of water and aspirin an acid?
Yes it will be weakly acidic. Aspirin's scientific name is acetylsalicylic acid, with a pKa of 3.5. This would mean that for a solution of 0.1 M aspirin, the pH of the solution would be approximately 2.26.
Why take buffered aspirin?
Buffered aspirin is coated to help protect the stomach lining from irritation that can be caused by regular aspirin. This coating can help reduce the risk of stomach upset and potential damage to the stomach. Buffered aspirin may be recommended for individuals who are more sensitive to the stomach side effects of aspirin.
Why is it recomened to take water with aspirin?
Aspirin is very acidic, and can cause heartburn or upset stomach in some people. Aspirin is also tough for your liver to breakdown, and some people believe that drinking extra water may help your body to metabolize the aspirin, though this is highly unlikely
