I am doing an experiment on how fast certain pills dissolve in the body. I was planning on just putting the capsule in some water and watching the time, but then I realized that the body has acid and other stuff which probably has a major effect. What liquids can I use or mix together that would give me the closest result to that of the human system?
2007-10-12 06:59:35 · 6 answers · asked by emmy 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
slightly watered down vinegar, and make sure to mix it up to simulate the stomach churning.
2007-10-12 11:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by 1sleepymama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you have access to concentrated hydrochloric acid, it won't replicate conditions in the upper gastrointestinal tract. It'll do if you're just trying to slap something together for a high school science fair, but don't expect to take any prizes.
2007-10-12 10:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stomach acid has a pH of about 2-3, so try something in that range.
2007-10-12 07:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar would probably do the trick. You could maybe try acid.
2007-10-12 07:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jazzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably try acid itself?
2007-10-12 07:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try vinegar
2007-10-12 07:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋