Gout is a common disorder of uric acid metabolism that can lead to deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in soft tissue, recurrent episodes of debilitating joint inflammation, and, if untreated, joint destruction and renal damage.
Composition[edit] Alka-Seltzer contains three active ingredients; aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) (ASA), sodium bicarbonate, and anhydrous citric acid. The aspirin is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory, and the sodium hydrogen carbonate and citric acid form an antacid by their effervescent reaction with water.
Alka-Seltzer will dissolve fastest in ___Acid_____ water, and the slowest in ___cold____ water. Step 3: Design and Conduct and Experiment Answer these questions regarding your experimental design: A) Will you use a whole tablet or a half a tablet of alka seltzer? ___Whole_____ B) How will you measure how quickly it dissolves?