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To make 3 different antacid tablets and determine
which antacid tablet is…
To make 3 different antacid tablets and determine
which antacid tablet is the most effective in neutralising acid in the stomach?
What is an antacid?
An antacid is a substance that neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. With this medicine it stop symtoms of heatburn and intigestion.
What is neutralising
The act of making a substance neutral (= not an acid or an alkali): Slowing digestion may allow more complete mixing of food and neutralization of acid. the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base
In chemistry terms
Neutralization or neutralisation is a chemical reaction in which acid and a base react quantitatively with each other. In a reaction in water, neutralization results in there being no excess of hydrogen or hydroxide ions present in the solution..
What is reflux
Acid reflux occurs when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into your esophagus. This can cause heartburn and other signs and symptoms.
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Affects of reflux
Since the stomach acid are so strong, it can damage the tissue lining the esophagus, causing inflammation and pain
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