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No. Salts are produced in a neutralization reaction, an antacid is an alkali, used for a neutralization reaction. Salts are not antacids but are products of reactions using antacids. Hope I was helpful.

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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.


Can antacid reaction be reversed?

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What is an antiacid?

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Taking an antacid is example of what type of reaction?

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Is fruit salt acidic or alkaline?

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What kind of reaction is it when antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

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.


Why is salt not put in antacid tablets?

Makes them harder to compress into tablets (and stay as tablets), and does nothing to neutralize acid.


Why do you refer to the reaction between an antacid and stomach HCI as an example of neutralization?

The reaction between an antacid and stomach hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of neutralization because the antacid, which is a base, reacts with the stomach acid, which is an acid, to form water and a salt (such as magnesium chloride or aluminum chloride), neutralizing the acidity in the stomach. This reaction helps alleviate symptoms of heartburn or indigestion by balancing the pH levels in the stomach.


What is the matter of sodium bicarbonate?

It contains sodium which is bad if you are on a salt-restricted diet. Otherwise it is a great antacid- cheap and effective,


What process occurs when you drop an antacid pill in lemonade?

When you drop an antacid pill in lemonade, a neutralization reaction occurs between the antacid (base) and the citric acid in the lemonade. This reaction produces water, salt, and carbon dioxide gas. The fizzing or bubbling you may see is the release of carbon dioxide gas.


Name the additional product formed when an acid is neutralized by an antacid that contains a carbonate or bicarbonate?

When an acid is neutralized by an antacid containing a carbonate or bicarbonate, carbon dioxide gas is produced as an additional product along with water and a salt.


Is an orange an antacid?

Yes, it is a antacid.