Alka Seltzer Temperature Experiment

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The question being explored in this experiment is how temperature affects the rate of reaction of Alka-Seltzer, or effervescent tablets. The purpose of this is to see whether hotter temperatures or cooler temperatures cause the reaction to be quicker. Effervescent tablets are used to orally distribute medicine for patients and consumers (Laboratories SMB). By adding the tablets to water, the medicine is released into the solution, allowing the consumer to easily drink the solution and take the drugs needed for their health (Haack & Köberle). This could benefit society and people. Humans are warm-blooded mammals, meaning their bodies have a regulated, warm temperature. By learning how effervescent tablets work in different temperatures

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