Question

pharmacist
chemical reaction: tums reaction
description
tums is a base that neutralizes stomach acid because it contains calcium carbonate
word equation:
calcium carbonate + hydrochloric acid -> calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide
balanced chemical equation:
caco3 + 2hcl -> cacl2 + h2o + co2

Explanation:

Identify the reactants and products

$$ \text{Reactants: } \text{CaCO}_3 \text{ (Calcium Carbonate)} + \text{HCl} \text{ (Hydrochloric Acid)} $$

$$ \text{Products: } \text{CaCl}_2 \text{ (Calcium Chloride)} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \text{ (Water)} + \text{CO}_2 \text{ (Carbon Dioxide)} $$

Formulate the neutralization description

$$ \text{Tums contains calcium carbonate, a basic compound that reacts with hydrochloric acid in stomach juice.} $$

$$ \text{This neutralization reaction produces calcium chloride salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas, reducing stomach acidity.} $$

Answer:

Tums contains calcium carbonate, which acts as a base to neutralize excess hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This chemical reaction produces calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide gas, effectively reducing stomach acidity.