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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Simulated on 02/12/2007 15:17:37

Title: How much Lemon Juice should I use?
Post by: Simulated on 02/12/2007 15:17:37

I'm doing this science project for science fair and its test which antacids work the best. I'm using 750 milligram antacid tablets. Now all I need to know is the amount of lemon juice to use. I can't seem to think of an amount that will work.

Title: How much Lemon Juice should I use?
Post by: Andrew K Fletcher on 02/12/2007 17:00:34

Peppermint tea and peppermint oil by far the best antacid.

Hydrochloric acid would be more appropriate in your study. Lemon juice has an alkalising effect on the stomach so probably not a good test.

Title: How much Lemon Juice should I use?
Post by: Simulated on 02/12/2007 17:22:43

Where would I get hydrochloric acid? I ain't just gonna through up haha

Title: How much Lemon Juice should I use?
Post by: Andrew K Fletcher on 02/12/2007 19:49:29

From the Internet of course, there are lots of suppliers online so do a search and find a chemical supplier near to where you live, or ask a local school science teacher for some. research the dilution to equal the acid in the gut.

Title: How much Lemon Juice should I use?
Post by: Simulated on 02/12/2007 19:54:36

ah i should get on that then and hurry up and find it and change my experiemtn all around