Some headache medicines are fine powders that are dissolved in water and then ingested. These medicines claim they work faster than other medicines. Could this be true? Why or Why not?

A. False: Chemicals react at the same rate in the body, as determined by body temperature.

B. False: These would actually slow the reaction because it would become less concentrated

C. True: A Solid will react quicker in the liquid environment of the stomach than a gas or liquid

D. True: A fine powder dissolves quickly, this solution can more quickly be absorbed and begin working

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Chemistry

Zachery Abbott

17 August, 05:04

Some headache medicines are fine powders that are dissolved in water and then ingested. These medicines claim they work faster than other medicines. Could this be true? Why or Why not?

A. False: Chemicals react at the same rate in the body, as determined by body temperature.

B. False: These would actually slow the reaction because it would become less concentrated

C. True: A Solid will react quicker in the liquid environment of the stomach than a gas or liquid

D. True: A fine powder dissolves quickly, this solution can more quickly be absorbed and begin working

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Moriah Vazquez · Answer 1

Moriah Vazquez 17 August, 05:56

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The answer should be D

Troy Bolton · Answer 2

i mean it can be true and it cant at the same time. i mean medicine doesn't always work on a person. but it is said that medicine that is in powder form is more efficient.

but i believe its D or A