Question:

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: The amphoteric nature of water is explained by using Lewis acid/base concept

Reason R: Water acts as an acid with NH3 and as a base with H2S.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • A is true but R is false.
  • A is false but R is true.
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is(D): A is false but R is true.

The amphoteric nature of water is explained by using Bronsted-Lowry acid base concept

\(H_2O(acid)+NH_3⇋OH^-+NH_4^+\)

\(H_2O(base)+H_2S⇋H_3O^++HS^-\)

Hence, A is false but R is true.

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Concepts Used:

Antacids

To neutralize stomach acids antacids type of drug are used. This tablet contain substances such as calcium, sodium bicarbonate, and magnesium, which act as base in the stomach.

Antacids can be used to treat a variety of symptoms caused by too much stomach acid, including:

  • Regurgitation
  • Bitter taste
  • Persistent dry cough
  • Pain while lying down
  • Difficulty in swallowing.
  • Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest or throat caused by acid reflux.
  • Abdominal pain (also known as the sour stomach)
  • Nausea can be caused by a variety of illnesses which includes inflammation or acid-peptic ulcers of the oesophagus, gastritis and etc.

Types of Antacids:

  1. Aluminium Carbonate Antacids
  2. Calcium Carbonate Antacids
  3. Magnesium Carbonate Antacids