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To neutralize something that has become overly acidic, you must add something that is basic. This will counter-balance the acids to become neutral, or the correct level, again. An antacid is a weak base (or a salt that acts as a weak base) that is used to alleviate pain and discomfort by reacting with stomach acid and raising the pH back into the normal range.
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∙ 13y agoThe acid that ants produce is formic acid also called methanoic acid under the IUPAC naming system.
An ant-acid (anti-acid) for stomach upsets is usually made of carbonates (magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate) which neutralize the acid.
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What substance is antacid medicine made of?
An antacid contains hydroxides of magnesium and aluminium, bicarbonates of calcium and sodium.
What are 5 compounds made from magnesium?
aeroplanes, antacid, fireworks, magnets and atomic power stations
What does an antacid change in the pH process?
The pH increase with the help of an antacid.
If you tested a dissolved antacid with litmus what colour would it turn?
Dark Vilolet
What effect does dissolving antacid tablet have on water temperature?
The colder the tablet the longer it will take for it to dissolve.
What substance is antacid medicine made of?
An antacid contains hydroxides of magnesium and aluminium, bicarbonates of calcium and sodium.
What are antacid powders made of and how do they work?
I found the answer. Correct me if I'm wrong. Antacid powders are made of alkali metals and work by neutralizing the excess hydrochloic acid (HCl) in your stomach.
Is an orange an antacid?
Yes, it is a antacid.
Is orange juice an antacid?
Yes, it is a antacid.
What are deodorant baking soda oven cleaner antacid tablets made of?
sodium bicarbonate
What makes antacid an acid?
Antacid is basic, not acidic.
What are 5 compounds made from magnesium?
aeroplanes, antacid, fireworks, magnets and atomic power stations
Is there a simple diagram of antacid tablets in the stomach?
How do antacid tablets work?
What is a sentence with the word antacid?
The goal of an antacid is to counteract the acids in the body.
What does an antacid change in the pH process?
The pH increase with the help of an antacid.
What is 'antacid' when translated from English to Italian?
"Antacid" in English is antiacido in Italian.
Is antacid an base or acid?
Antacid is the opposite of acid. It's a base.
