Alka Seltzer Synthesis

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When Alka-Seltzer comes in contact with water, a chemical reaction immediately occurs that releases carbon dioxide gas. This reaction creates a lot of bubbles and fizz like a soda, and like a soda, the bubbles are carbon dioxide gas (CO2).
Alka-Seltzer is a pain reliever and an antacid for human consumption and is often found in pharmacies or supermarkets. The drug in the Alka-Seltzer is aspirin and the antacid used is baking soda (Wikipedia. 2017). People opt to take this drug when they are experiencing stomach pains, heartburn, indigestion relief and many more. Prior to ingesting the Alka-Seltzer tablets, they should be completely dissolved in a glass of water, it splits apart into sodium and bicarbonate ions. The bicarbonate reacts with

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