Aspirin Is Acetyl Salicylic Acid and Can Therefore Pose a Problem

Multiple Choice

Aspirin is acetyl salicylic acid and can therefore pose a problem to people who have ulcers. Bufferin is an alternative to aspirin that 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⁺) or hydroxide (OH^-) ions.