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it contains a base (alkali) and so helps to neutralise excess stomach acid.

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How fast can a salt water dissolve an antacid tablet?

It can take a few minutes to fully dissolve an antacid tablet in salt water, depending on the size of the tablet and the concentration of salt in the water. The effervescence of the antacid tablet will help to speed up the dissolution process.


What is a chemical change for an antacid tablet?

When an antacid tablet dissolves in water, it undergoes a chemical change. The active ingredients in the tablet, like calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide, react with stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) to neutralize it, forming salt and water. This chemical reaction helps to relieve acidity in the stomach.


Is this endothermic or exothermic when a antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

The reaction of an antacid tablet with hydrochloric acid is typically exothermic, meaning it releases heat. This is because the reaction between the tablet and acid produces energy in the form of heat.


How much stomach acid can one antacid tablet neutralize?

The amount of stomach acid neutralized by one antacid tablet varies depending on the brand and formulation of the tablet. On average, an antacid tablet can neutralize around 20-50 milliequivalents of stomach acid. It is important to follow the dosing instructions provided on the product packaging to ensure proper neutralization of stomach acid.


Is the antacid tablet more or less dense than water?

The tablet is denser than water, however it floats! this is because it fizzes and the bubble stick to the tablet making a unit of gas and tablet that is less dense than water.

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What effect does dissolving antacid tablet have on water temperature?

Dissolving an antacid tablet in water can have an endothermic effect, meaning it absorbs heat from the surroundings and lowers the temperature of the water. This happens because the reaction between the antacid and water requires energy to break the bonds in the tablet and dissolve it.


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 fast can a salt water dissolve an antacid tablet?

It can take a few minutes to fully dissolve an antacid tablet in salt water, depending on the size of the tablet and the concentration of salt in the water. The effervescence of the antacid tablet will help to speed up the dissolution process.


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.


What is a chemical change for an antacid tablet?

When an antacid tablet dissolves in water, it undergoes a chemical change. The active ingredients in the tablet, like calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide, react with stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) to neutralize it, forming salt and water. This chemical reaction helps to relieve acidity in the stomach.


What happens when you put an antacid tablet to the vinegar?

When you put an antacid tablet into vinegar, a chemical reaction occurs between the bicarbonate compounds in the antacid and the acetic acid in the vinegar. This reaction produces carbon dioxide gas, which creates bubbles and fizzing as the gas escapes. The reaction results in a neutralization process, reducing the acidity of the vinegar. Overall, you observe effervescence and a change in the solution's pH.


What is the pH of an antacid tablet?

It depends on theantacid. What type are you using?


What is the main ingredient in the antacid tablet you are using?

Calcium Carbonate


When an antacid tablet is dissolved in water, the two form a?

ACID


Is this endothermic or exothermic when a antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

The reaction of an antacid tablet with hydrochloric acid is typically exothermic, meaning it releases heat. This is because the reaction between the tablet and acid produces energy in the form of heat.


What is mr150 tablet used for?

Heartburn and/or indigestion. It is a prescription-only antacid.


an antacid tablet reacting with water a chemical or a phhysical?

Chemical.