Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid)

CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

Genel Bakış

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.

Katılımcılar

Rol Madde Katsayı Hal
Reaktan Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
Reaktan Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Ürün Water H₂O 1 (l)
Ürün Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)

Günlük Örnek

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

Endüstriyel Önemi

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.