Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid)

CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль Вещество Коэффициент Состояние
Реагент Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
Реагент Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Продукт Water H₂O 1 (l)
Продукт Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

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.