PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 5 Question 90 Discussion

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Question #: 90
Topic #: 5

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An effervescent tablet has the following formula:

AAPAP : 325mg

BCaCo3 : 280mg

CCitric acid: 900mg

DSodium bicarbonate : 465 mg

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Suggested Answer: B

Total out all. divide mg to find out GRAM.

by Reyes at Jun 20, 2024, 09:10 AM

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Elza

4 months ago

This formula looks pretty standard for an effervescent tablet. I'd just be curious to know the intended use for this product.

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Kaitlyn

4 months ago

I'm more interested in the fizzy factor than the actual ingredients. As long as it makes a good volcano, I'm in!

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Tamekia

3 months ago

The ingredients don't matter as long as it's fun!

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In

3 months ago

As long as it fizzes, I'm happy!

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Mabel

3 months ago

I love making fizzy volcanoes too!

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Francesco

3 months ago

D) Sodium bicarbonate : 465 mg

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Osvaldo

3 months ago

C) Citric acid: 900mg

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Samuel

3 months ago

B) CaCo3 : 280mg

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Aretha

3 months ago

A) APAP : 325mg

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Tamie

3 months ago

Definitely, the fizziness adds an extra element of excitement.

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Diego

3 months ago

Me too, it's so much fun to watch the eruption!

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Juan

4 months ago

I love making fizzy volcanoes too!

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Janine

4 months ago

D: The fizz factor is definitely the most fun part.

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Reena

4 months ago

D) Sodium bicarbonate : 465 mg

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Sheron

4 months ago

C: It's so satisfying to see it dissolve and create bubbles.

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Truman

4 months ago

B: I love watching it bubble up like a volcano.

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Colton

4 months ago

A: I agree, the fizziness is the best part!

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Tyisha

4 months ago

C) Citric acid: 900mg

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Charlena

4 months ago

B) CaCo3 : 280mg

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Ceola

4 months ago

A) APAP : 325mg

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Maurine

5 months ago

Wow, that's a lot of citric acid! I hope it doesn't taste too sour. Maybe they should consider reducing the citric acid content a bit.

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Antione

4 months ago

Maybe they can balance it out with more sodium bicarbonate.

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Van

4 months ago

I agree, the citric acid content does seem quite high.

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Rosalind

5 months ago

I think both C) Citric acid and D) Sodium bicarbonate are needed for the effervescent reaction to occur.

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Ming

5 months ago

But isn't Citric acid necessary for the effervescence?

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Rene

5 months ago

I believe the formula includes D) Sodium bicarbonate : 465 mg.

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Francine

5 months ago

The effervescent tablet seems to have a good balance of active ingredients. The APAP, CaCo3, and sodium bicarbonate should work well together to provide the desired effects.

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Alyssa

4 months ago

Yes, it looks like it will be effective in providing the desired effects.

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Shawnda

4 months ago

I agree, the combination of ingredients seems well thought out.

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Terina

5 months ago

Yes, the citric acid will help with the fizziness too.

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Francisca

5 months ago

I agree, the combination of APAP, CaCo3, and sodium bicarbonate seems effective.

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Ming

5 months ago

I think the effervescent tablet formula is C) Citric acid: 900mg.

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