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5 September, 09:00

Many antacids contain solid calcium carbonate. Explain how antacids with calcium carbonate function.

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  1. 5 September, 10:58
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    When an acid reacts with a carbonate, carbon dioxide gas is one of the products.

    If antacids are dissolved prior to ingestion, the reaction between carbonate and hydrogen is faster.
  2. 5 September, 11:09
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    Calcium carbonate contains the carbonate ion. Citric acid is an acid. When an acid reacts with a carbonate, carbon dioxide gas is one of the products. Carbon dioxide gas produces the fizzing effect in water.
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