Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid (Antacid)

CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

Tổng quan

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.

Người tham gia

Vai trò Chất Hệ số Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
Chất phản ứng Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Sản phẩm Water H₂O 1 (l)
Sản phẩm Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)

Ví dụ thực tế

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

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

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.