Antacids are bases. Bases have a pH higher than 7...So, no.
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Antacid tablets dissolve into the stomach fluid and lower the PH but keeping it an acid. They are turned into more of a liquid than the solid they were prior. Under a microscope the antacid tablet is still in a solid for but it is reduced or diluted by the stomach fluid. A little mare about antacid tablets. Antacid tablets do just what the name suggests. Antacid neutralizes a low PH fluid in your stomach. Neutral PH is 7 on the PH scale. PH of 1 would be hydrochloric acid and others in that PH range. PH of 12 would be something like sudsy water soapy water. If the PH of the stomach fluid gets acidic the PH will drop to a lower number that is considered acidic. You can reduce the acid in your stomach by introducing another acid like vinegar or calcium or salt.
The pH increase with the help of an antacid.
Rennies are antacid tablets that help neutralize excess stomach acid. They typically contain ingredients like calcium carbonate, which can help increase the pH of the stomach and provide relief from symptoms associated with heartburn and indigestion.
As an antacid is added to hydrochloric acid (HCl), the pH of the solution initially increases due to the neutralization reaction between the acid and the basic components of the antacid. Over time, as more antacid is introduced, the pH continues to rise until it stabilizes at a higher value, depending on the amount and strength of the antacid used. If the antacid is sufficient to neutralize all the HCl, the pH will approach neutral (around 7). However, if excess antacid is added, the pH may rise above 7, indicating a basic solution.
The effectiveness of an antacid can be determined based on its active ingredients and the specific symptoms it targets. Additionally, factors such as dosage, onset of action, and duration of relief can also influence the effectiveness of an antacid. Consulting with a healthcare professional can help determine the most appropriate antacid for individual needs.
The meaning of a higher H+ concentration is a low pH.
an acid is on the left side of the scale. that means the low nubers like 1,2,3. bases are on the right side or high numbers like12,13,14. did you knowthat 14 is the highest number it can go ( that I know of).
The solution is an acid.
Usually about 7, because antacid tablets neutralize your stomach and the pH of 7 is neutral. Hope this helps:)
Actually, it decreses the pH, because the pH of acids are towards the low end (0) of the pH scale.
The pH of ASDA antacid can vary depending on the specific formulation, but typically antacids have a pH around 8-10. This alkaline pH helps to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.