Write an equation that demonstrates the reaction of an acid and base that relates to how tums helps heartburn?
Friday, November 27th, 2009 at
5:38 pm
Write an equation that demonstrates the reaction of an acid and base that relates to how tums helps heartburn? Thank You
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Tums + Stomach Acid
CaCO3 (s) + 2HCl (aq) —–> CaCl2 (aq) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g)
Some antacids have an additional compound to absorb the CO2 (g) so a person doesn’t get gas pains.