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Find out which antacid tablet works most efficiently using a technique called titration.
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Aim: To find out which antacid tablet works most efficiently using technique called titration. Measurement: The measurements will use a titration to find what volume of hydrochloric acid an antacid tablet will neutralise. Theory: Our stomachs produce gastric acid to aid in digestion. This acid is mainly composed of hydrochloric acid that is secreted by cells of the stomach lining called parietal cells. Excessive secretion of this acid is common and can lead to many stomach problems such as gastritis, gastric ulcers and peptic acid disease. These disorders are treated by antacids, which reduce the amount of acid in the stomach by various means. Most antacids contain weak bases and they neutralize the stomach acids by reacting with them chemically. These antacids are best taken for occasional stomach problems and they act very rapidly to provide relief. Some of the most common bases that are used as antacids are: * Mg (OH) 2, magnesium hydroxide *...
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