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  • Nov 26, 2006, 06:15 AM
    haji
    Sciences
    Why is sodium hydroxide NOT suitable for curing an upset stomach
  • Nov 26, 2006, 06:16 AM
    haji
    List three oxides that will react with hydrochloric acid
  • Nov 27, 2006, 03:05 AM
    Capuchin
    Normally an upset stomach is caused by an increase in stomach acidity, i.e. your molarity of HCl is increased

    NaOH + HCl --> NaCl + H2O

    NaCl is table salt and H2O is water, Sodium is bad for you in large amounts taken over extended periods, but your body can cope with a sharp excess quite readily.

    You need to consider whether this reaction is endo or exothermic? How endo/exothermic is it? Would this make it unsuitable for curing upset stomach?

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