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Alka-Seltzer is a name owned by the German Bayer Corporation for a line of medications sold over the counter and taken by means of rapidly dissolving tablets that form an effervescent solution in water.
The familiar fizzing you hear when you drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet into a glass of water is the result of a chemical reaction. It's also the perfect tool for demonstrating some very nifty science principles; things like the factors affecting the rates of chemical reactions, or the colors produced by a chemical reaction. The following are some science experiments appropriate for in-school or at-home use.
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The Original Alka-Seltzer's inventation took place at 1931. [1] and is a remedy for back aches, diarrhea, leg cramps, and heartburn. Sodium bicarbonate in Alka-Seltzer also makes it effective in treating mild blood acidosis associated with allergy (see citation). Alka-Seltzer is a combination of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, C9H8O4), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), and citric acid (C6H8O7), designed to treat pain and simultaneously neutralize excess stomach acid (the "Alka" being derived from the word "alkali"). It is provided in the form of large effervescent tablets, about 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter, which are dissolved (two at a time for the usual adult dosage) in a glass of water. As the tablets dissolve, the base (bicarbonate) and the acid (citric acid) react vigorously producing carbon dioxide gas (hence the "Seltzer"), which also produces enough agitation to allow the active ingredients to dissolve slowly. The patient then ingests the resulting solution.
The product has been extensively advertised since the beginning of the mass media era in the U.S. It was formerly marketed as something of a cure-all; at one time its ads even suggested taking it for "the blahs." Subsequent regulation has taken into consideration that aspirin is a relatively powerful drug which is not tolerated by everyone and should not generally be taken at all by children or adolescents due to its linkage to Reye's syndrome; the product is no longer marketed in this fashion.
At one time the product was available in both long glass tubes and foil packets; the latter is the primary way the product is provided today, with two tablets in each packet.
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How does Alkaseltzer Gold differ from Alkaseltzer for Hearburn?
Alka-Seltzer Gold contains only aspirin and potassium citrate and is primarily used for pain relief and reducing fever. Alka-Seltzer for Heartburn contains baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and citric acid to help neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn symptoms.
What is the percent bicarbonate in an alkaseltzer tablet?
The percent of bicarbonate in an Alka-Seltzer tablet is typically around 26-28%. This bicarbonate component helps to neutralize stomach acid and relieve symptoms of indigestion or heartburn when the tablet is dissolved in water.
Does muscinex and alkaseltzer mix?
It is generally safe to mix Mucinex (guaifenesin) and Alka-Seltzer without significant interactions. However, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure safety and efficacy.
What effect does having the alkaseltzer tablet crushed have on the disolving rate?
I think it would increase the desolving rate
What is the chemical equation for altaselter tablets?
The chemical equation for Alkaseltzer tablets is not a simple formula, as it is a combination of several different compounds. However, the main ingredients typically include aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and citric acid. When dissolved in water, these compounds react to form carbon dioxide gas, which helps to relieve indigestion and pain.
