Alka-Seltzer is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat acid indigestion and heartburn. The active pharmaceutical ingredients in

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Alka-Seltzer is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat acid indigestion and heartburn. The active pharmaceutical ingredients in each tablet are aspirin (325 mg), citric acid (1000 mg), and sodium bicarbonate (1916 mg). For a single dose, two Alka-Seltzer tablets are dissolved in ~50 mL of water causing the reaction above.
How many moles of gas are generated from a normal dose of Alka-Seltzer?
You place 50 mL of water and 8 tablets in a 1 L bottle and seal the bottle. Assuming an ideal gas, calculate the resulting pressure in the bottle.
How reasonable are your assumptions of ideal gas?
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Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes

ISBN: 978-1119498759

4th edition

Authors: Richard M. Felder, ‎ Ronald W. Rousseau, ‎ Lisa G. Bullard

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