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Bases neutralize excess stomach acid in antacids, relieving stomach pain.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBases are what neutralize excess stomach acid.
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Think of an analogy for the way in which antacids are bases?
do it yourself...=)
How do antacids effect a pH indicator?
Antacids have a pH under 7.
Is milk of magnesia an acid or bases?
Milk of Magnesia is magnesium hydroxide. It is basic in nature and is one of antacids, which is used to curb acidity.
What is the chemistry behind antacid neutralising HCL?
Antacids are bases that can neutralize many acids like HCL. To neutralize an acid you have to add a base to it. Antacid tablets are used for heartburns and can reduce excess acidity in your stomach
What Drugs neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
antacids
How antacids work against bases?
Antacids react with bases and neutralize each other to form a neutral.
What inceases pH of stomach liquids?
Bases (antacids).
Think of an analogy for the way in which antacids are bases?
do it yourself...=)
What base is the active ingredient is some antacids?
Calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide and/or aluminum hydroxide are the bases of some antacids.
What two bases are commonly found in antacids?
The most common of these bases are hydroxides, carbonates, or bicarbonates.
What are antacids made from?
Antacids are generally solid water-soluble bases such as a carbonate salt. The major ingredient in Tums is calcium carbonate.
Is antacid low in pH scale?
Antacids are bases. Bases have a pH higher than 7...So, no.
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 chemical reaction in antacide tabs?
Acids from the stomach (essentially hydrochloric acid) are neutralized by bases from the antacids tablets.
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.
What salts are in antacids?
Antacids are medicine that counteract acidity. The different types of antacids are sodium antacids (Alka-seltzers), calcium antacids (Tums) and magnesium antacids (Maalox).
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