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An antacid is literary an alkali so they both have different limits on the ph scale..... acid = ph 0 - 6 and antacid = ph 8 - 14
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The difference between using antacids and acid inhibitors in the treatment of excess stomach acid?
Antacid neutralises existing stomach acids. Acid Inhibitors reduce the acid that is produced.
What is the reaction between acids and acids?
acids and alkalis have no difference
Why is carbonate or bicarbonate is common in antacids?
Because they neutralize acids.
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
What is the difference between acids and carboxylic acids?
Carboxylic acids are a type of acids which also has a -COOH functional group.
The difference between using antacids and acid inhibitors in the treatment of excess stomach acid?
Antacid neutralises existing stomach acids. Acid Inhibitors reduce the acid that is produced.
How are acids and antacids opposite?
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.
What is the reaction between acids and acids?
acids and alkalis have no difference
Why is carbonate or bicarbonate is common in antacids?
Because they neutralize acids.
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
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.
The main difference between amino acids is there?
What? Speak proper english, please. The main difference between amino acids and what?
What is the difference between acids and carboxylic acids?
Carboxylic acids are a type of acids which also has a -COOH functional group.
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.
