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Is alka seltzer and acid or a base or netural

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Answer:

Base

Step-by-step explanation:

Why is Alka-Seltzer a base?

Alka-Seltzer contains sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. The sodium citrate acts as an antacid. Excess sodium bicarbonate from the Alka-Seltzer acts to neutralize base.

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