Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid)

CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

نظرة عامة

Calcium carbonate, found in Tums antacid tablets, neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide gas. The carbonate ion acts as a base, accepting protons from HCl. The CO₂ evolved can cause belching.

المشاركون

الدور المادة المعامل الحالة
متفاعل Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
متفاعل Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
منتج Water H₂O 1 (l)
منتج Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)

مثال من الحياة اليومية

Tums antacid tablets work by this exact reaction, neutralizing excess stomach acid and providing relief from heartburn.

الأهمية الصناعية

Calcium carbonate is used extensively in acid neutralization applications including water treatment, flue gas desulfurization, and soil pH adjustment in agriculture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid)?
The balanced equation is: CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂.
What type of reaction is Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid)?
Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid) is a acid-base reaction.
Is Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid) exothermic or endothermic?
Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -15.3 kJ/mol.