Question

We are given an unknown antacid pill and through the procedure in this lab we determine its cost effectiveness to be 5.0x10-1 mole of acid/$. can we also determine the number of moles of base in the pill?

Answer 1

Answer: Number of Moles of base required in the pill will be 0.5 moles.

Explanation: An antacid is a solution of base generally made of $Mg(OH)_2$. An antacid pill is used in the case of acidity to neutralize the excessive acid content formed in stomach.

Number of moles of acid = 0.5 moles.

Number of moles of base required to neutralize the acid = Number of moles of acid.

Number of moles of base = 0.5 moles.