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Acids are the substances which release hydrogen ions in solution while antacids are the substances which neutraliae the hydrogen ions so formed by the acids.
Antacids are bases, and release hydroxide (OH) ions which combine with the (H) ions of the acids, forming water and salts.
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What are antacids generally made up of?
Antacids are usually compounds composed of elements that generally do the opposite reaction of "acids" -Dr. Bosch
What are the medicines that work against stomach acids which can cause heartburn?
Antacids.
What is the difference between acids and antacids?
Acids are substances that can donate protons, while antacids are substances that neutralize acids in the stomach to relieve heartburn or indigestion. Acids can be harmful if ingested in excess, while antacids provide relief by balancing stomach pH levels.
Are antacids a acid or alkali?
Antacids work against acids. If you were to add an acid to an acid you would just make more acid. They are therefore alkaline.
What is chemical change of antiacid?
When antacids reacts with acids from the stomach this is a chemical change.
Why is calcuim carbonate used in antacids?
Calcium carbonate easily react with acids.
Commercials for antacids often claim these products neutralize stomach acid. Antacids are bases. What would be an analogy for the way in which antacids neutralize acids?
An analogy for the way antacids neutralize acids is like adding baking soda to vinegar to produce carbon dioxide gas. In this reaction, the base (baking soda) reacts with the acid (vinegar) to form a neutral product (carbon dioxide). Similarly, antacids neutralize stomach acid by reacting with it to form neutral compounds and reduce acidity in the stomach.
What do antacids contain in them the helps smooth heart burns?
alkaloids, to counter the acids that cause heartburn
What are some reactions of acids acting on a carbonate?
HCL (hydrochloric acid found in the stomach) and sodium bicarbonate (found in antacids).
Why alkalis are sometimes describe as the opposite of acids?
Alkalis (bases) react with acids to neutralize them, so in one sense, they can be considered as "opposite" of acids. Bases produce pH values >7 and acids produce pH values <7.
Do acids have a pH greater than 7?
Acids do not have a pH greater than 7. When the pH is greater than 7, this makes it a base.
Is it antacids is a strong mild base?
Antacids are weak bases that help neutralize excess stomach acid. They work by raising the pH level in the stomach, providing relief from conditions like heartburn and indigestion. While antacids are effective at managing symptoms, they are not considered strong bases in the chemical sense.
