Drew Begin Mrs. Furr
Honors Chemistry
22 September 2013
Aluminum Carbonate
Aluminum carbonate is a water soluble aluminum source that can easily be converted to other aluminum compounds, such as the oxide by heating. Calcinations are the process by which a compound is heated in order to change its physical or chemical construction.
Aluminum carbonate is also referred to as carbonic acid, aluminum salt. The chemicals molecular formula is Al2(CO3)3 and its molecular weight is 233.9898. Its IUPAC name is called Di-aluminum tri-carbonate. It has a boiling point of 333.6 °C at 760 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). Aluminum carbonate is very reactive with oxygen.
My compound is an example of an ionic bond because Aluminum is a metal and Carbonate is a nonmetal. Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal. (Anthony C. Wilbraham, Pearson Education Inc, Pearson: Prentice Hall) The metal loses electrons and becomes positively charged. This positive charge is called a cation. The nonmetal gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. This negative charge is referred to as an anion.
Aluminum carbonate is a substance used medicinally to treat conditions caused by the presence of excessive amounts of digestive acid such as heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and acid indigestion. It can only treat symptoms but not the entire disorder. It is often taken orally in tablet or liquid form, and is also known by the brand name Basaljel. Extreme caution should be used while taking aluminum carbonate if a patient has kidney disease or certain other conditions. Side effects are usually minor and can include constipation and abdominal discomfort. Aluminum carbonate is also used to control high levels of phosphate in the body along with a low-phosphate diet to prevent the formation of urinary stones. It is also a good medication for some people because it reduces formation of phosphoric urinary calculi and gastric acid.
It is recommended that before you take the medication, you tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, have any condition that causes slow emptying of the stomach, or are taking any other medications. If any of those things fit you, you may not be able to take the medication or may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring of the treatment. Symptoms of an aluminum overdose include: weight lose, decreased appetite, muscle weakness, kidney failure, and softening of the bones. Side effects of an allergic reaction to the medication could be swelling of mouth or face area or difficulty breathing.
Honors Chemistry
22 September 2013
Aluminum Carbonate
Aluminum carbonate is a water soluble aluminum source that can easily be converted to other aluminum compounds, such as the oxide by heating. Calcinations are the process by which a compound is heated in order to change its physical or chemical construction.
Aluminum carbonate is also referred to as carbonic acid, aluminum salt. The chemicals molecular formula is Al2(CO3)3 and its molecular weight is 233.9898. Its IUPAC name is called Di-aluminum tri-carbonate. It has a boiling point of 333.6 °C at 760 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). Aluminum carbonate is very reactive with oxygen.
My compound is an example of an ionic bond because Aluminum is a metal and Carbonate is a nonmetal. Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal. (Anthony C. Wilbraham, Pearson Education Inc, Pearson: Prentice Hall) The metal loses electrons and becomes positively charged. This positive charge is called a cation. The nonmetal gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. This negative charge is referred to as an anion.
Aluminum carbonate is a substance used medicinally to treat conditions caused by the presence of excessive amounts of digestive acid such as heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and acid indigestion. It can only treat symptoms but not the entire disorder. It is often taken orally in tablet or liquid form, and is also known by the brand name Basaljel. Extreme caution should be used while taking aluminum carbonate if a patient has kidney disease or certain other conditions. Side effects are usually minor and can include constipation and abdominal discomfort. Aluminum carbonate is also used to control high levels of phosphate in the body along with a low-phosphate diet to prevent the formation of urinary stones. It is also a good medication for some people because it reduces formation of phosphoric urinary calculi and gastric acid.
It is recommended that before you take the medication, you tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, have any condition that causes slow emptying of the stomach, or are taking any other medications. If any of those things fit you, you may not be able to take the medication or may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring of the treatment. Symptoms of an aluminum overdose include: weight lose, decreased appetite, muscle weakness, kidney failure, and softening of the bones. Side effects of an allergic reaction to the medication could be swelling of mouth or face area or difficulty breathing.