The Reactants of Alka-Seltzer        NaHCO3 + H3C6H5O7 --> CO2 + H2O + Na3C6H5 O7
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
+
 
Citric Acid
-->
add water
Adding water decomposes the reactants.

Identify the sodium ion
Identify the carbon dioxide
Identify the hydroxide ion
sodium hydrogen
     carbonate





Identify the hydrogen ions
Identify the citrate ion
citric acid
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