The diamond poem, which is also called a diamante, is a relatively new form of poetry. Many credit Iris Tiedt with its development in the late 1960s.
The confusion may arise because of research that found a connection between carbonated cola drinks and low bone mineral density.. While artificially carbonated water is slightly more acidic than still water, it's not as acidic as sugary sodas, and does not seem to significantly damage tooth enamel.
Alka Seltzer tablets contain solid sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. When dropped into water, sodium citrate, carbon dioxide, and water are formed: The sodium citrate is a weak base. It neutralizes stomach acid (mainly HCl) by the following reaction: Na 3 C 3 H 5 O 7 (aq) + 3 HCl(aq) H 3 C 3 H 5 O 7 (aq) + 3 NaCl(aq). Author: Fred Senese senese@antoine.frostburg.edu.