A science student observes that a dissolvable antacid tablet acts faster in relieving stomach pain when taken with warm water than when taken with water at room temperature. Based on the observation, suggest a potential problem that can be studied. Also, list the dependent, independent, and controlled variables that can exist in such an investigation.

We know that an antacid is a base that can neutralize the stomach acid when ingested. The student observed that a soluble antacid tablet reacted faster in relieving pain due to the excess acid secreted in the stomach. So, the problem that can be studied is the effect of temperature on the rate of neutralization of stomach acid by the antacid. The independent variable is the one the student is going to vary that is the temperature. The dependent variable is the rate of reaction or the time taken for an antacid tablet to neutralize the acid present in stomach. The controlled variable is the tablet taken, that is the student should use a specific antacid tablet to ensure that the rate of reaction or the time taken for the antacid tablet to neutralize the acid present in stomach is not affected by the chemical composition of tablet.