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Are antacids basic salts

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11y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.

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To neutralize gastric juices in your stomach antacids contain?

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Is salt an antacid?

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What are acid and basic salts?

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Are salts acids?

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Are basic salts more soluble in acid compared to other types of salts?

Yes, basic salts are generally more soluble in acid compared to other types of salts.


Does an antacid has a pH greater than seven?

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Are salts all acids?

No; salts can be acidic, basic or neutral.


How are acids and antacids opposite?

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How do salts form and why they are neutral?

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Is simeco acid base or salt?

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