Aspirin Is Acetyl Salicylic Acid and Can Therefore Pose a Problem

question 24

Multiple Choice

Aspirin is acetyl salicylic acid and can therefore pose a problem to people who have ulcers.Bufferin uses a buffer to neutralize this effect by

• A) substituting another ingredient for the acetyl salicylic acid.
• B) adding a drug to stimulate the immune system.
• C) adding salts to neutralize the acid.
• D) adding an equal amount of hydroxide (OH^-) ions.
• E) adding chemicals that take up excess hydrogen (H⁺) ions.