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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
Why is carbonate or bicarbonate is common in antacids?
Because they neutralize acids.
What are the medicines that work against stomach acids which can cause heartburn?
Antacids.
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.
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.
Is it antacids is a strong mild base?
antacids are in tablets to sooth tummy pains so basically an antacid is an aclcoline but a strong one so it breaks down the acids.
What do antacids contain in them the helps smooth heart burns?
alkaloids, to counter the acids that cause heartburn
What is the chemical reaction in antacide tabs?
Acids from the stomach (essentially hydrochloric acid) are neutralized by bases from the antacids tablets.
What are some reactions of acids acting on a carbonate?
HCL (hydrochloric acid found in the stomach) and sodium bicarbonate (found in antacids).
Which two bases are found in antacids?
Antacids are a base called magnesium hydroxide. They help to neutralize stomach acids and balance out the stomachs Ph.
When an acid reacts with an antacid how does it happen?
it changes colour to one of the ph colours, and then it bubble causing a reaction between the antacids an acids
