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Why might grinding up an antacid tablet make is dissolve in acid faster?

The surface area increase by grinding and the possibility of contact of water molecules with the material of course is higher.


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 will happen when you put the whole antacid tablet into the cup and at the same time drop the crushed tablet into the second cup?

The broken tablet will dissolve faster because chemical reactions are faster when there is more surface area. By breaking the tablet, you are increasing the surface area.


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.


Why does a crushed antacid pill pill dissolve faster than a whole pill in water?

Brownian motion. Molecules move faster as things warm up. When the molecules move faster around the tablet, more of the tablet is disturbed, and therefore, dissolves quicker.


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 long does it take for a tablet to dissolve?

It doesn't. The amount of time it takes for a tablet to dissolves depends on the tablet brand. Some brand names dissolve faster but some other tablets can dissolve faster.


Does an antacid tablet evaporate?

No, antacid tablets do not evaporate. They are solid tablets designed to dissolve in water or in the stomach to neutralize excess stomach acid. Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, which does not apply to solid antacid tablets.


Does hot water make the tablet dissolve faster?

YEs


How do you dissolve a large tablet?

You can dissolve a large tablet by placing it in a glass of water and stirring until it is completely dissolved. Alternatively, you can crush the tablet into a fine powder and mix it with water to help it dissolve faster.


What factors will make an alka-seltzer tablet dissolve faster?

temperature of water i know for sure if the water is hotter, the tablet will dissovle faster


How does a tablet dissolve in soda?

When a tablet, like an antacid, is dropped into soda, the acids in the soda react with the active ingredients in the tablet, causing it to dissolve and release gas. This reaction creates bubbles and fizz, while the tablet's components mix with the liquid.