No, it is basic.
basic.
it is acid
Milk of magnesia is a basic (alkaline) substance because it contains magnesium hydroxide, which tends to increase the pH of a solution by accepting hydrogen ions.
Yes-- Milk of Magnesia is a 10.5 on the pH scale, thus making it a base. (pH of 7 is neutral-- higher is more basic, lower is more acidic)
No, there is no milk in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is a liquid laxative that contains the active ingredient magnesium hydroxide.
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of compounds. One is a chemical salt and the other is a base. They are given for acidosis/reflux/heartburn/ It is NOT Acidic. The human stomach works a pH = 1, naturally secretes hydrochloric acid into , in order to digest food. However, if you eat too much food or too much fatty food. the stomach has to work 'overtime' to make hydrochloric acid. That horrible burning sensation in the throat on refluxing is the hydrochloric acid coming up So to neutralise the excess acid in the stomach milk of magnesia if given. The magnesium carbonate and the magnesium hydroxide both neutralise acids. to form a salt, water and CARBON DIOXIDE. 2HCl +MgCO3 = MgCl2 + H2O + CO2(burp) & 2HCl + Mg(OH)2 = MgCl2 + 2H2O ( no CO2 with this one). NB After a meal it is better to eat acidic fruit, like apples, oranges, etc., to aid digestion, as the common ion (H^(+)) effect takes over.
Sodium hypochlorite is not in milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is magnesium hydroxide and water.
Milk of magnesia can be purchased at a pharmacy or grocery store.
Suspension of Magnesium hydroxide in water is the milk of magnesia.
The pH of Milk of Magnesia is approximately 10.5
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide in water, which is a base.
No, Milk of magnesia is a base and will neutralize acid.