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Salicylic Acid (aspirin) is pretty hard on the stomach when not buffered. Buffering it with a coating helps the stomach tolerate it better, and helps to prevent damage to the stomach lining for those who have sensitive stomachs, ulcers, or similar problems.
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What is the buffering agent in buffered aspirin?
Aspirin is an acid - aceetylsalicylic acid. The continuous or excessive consumption of aspirin (an acid) can be harmful to why it is good that a buffer compound is added.
Why is an excess amount of sodium hydroxide added to aspirin?
Aspirin (which is an acid) gives some people an upset stomach. Sodium Bicarbonate is a buffer- it slows acid changes, and prevents upset stomachs.
Why might a chemist add a buffer to a solution?
The buffer can keep the pH stable when small amounts of acid or base are added. - NOVA
What is the dissolution test for aspirin tablet?
acetate buffer pH4.5
When a base is added to a buffer solution the buffer will?
donate H+ ions
What is the PH when buffer is added to water?
Since we do not know the buffer or its concentration, we cannot provide an answer.
What is the difference between aspirin to buffered aspirin?
Buffered aspirin has an added buffering agent so that it is easier on the stomach.
What is the substance that neutralizes small amounts of acid or bases added to a solution?
Acids are added to neutralize base and inverse; a buffer only stabilizes the pH.
When a base is added to a buffered solution, the buffer will?
When small amounts of acid or base are added to a buffer solution, the buffer functions to keep the pH from changing.
A solution that is resistant to change in pH?
Solutions that resist change in pH when added to a strong acid or base are known as buffer solutions.
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 buffer is present in Bufferin?
because it has a special coating on it that protects the stomach lining. But all the other ingredients are the same as aspirin
