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Antacids Lab Report
The purpose of the lab was to measure the effectiveness of antacids at neutralizing excess stomach acid. A neutralization reaction is when an acid and a base react to form water and salt. To illustrate, H+ hydrogen ions from the acid react with the hydroxide ions OH- from the base. Antacids are taken to relieve heartburn or indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. For instance, antacids such as alka-seltzers contain baking soda which is highly reactive with acids, settling the discomfort of indigestion. During the lab we used vinegar and various antacids to test what was most effective and why. The brands consisted of name brand and generic,each type being ground up with a mortar and pestle and then placed them into the vinegar and
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