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It donates a proton (H+) to that base that's going to accept it:
(the proton from acetic acid is bold to recognise it and see is move to the N atom of ammonia)
CH3COOH + NH3 --> CH3COO- + H+NH3 (this last ion (ammonium) should be written as NH4+)
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What is a weak base that neutralizes stomach acid?
antacid
Is gaviscon an acid or base?
Gaviscon contain alginic acid which is made from seaweed
What compound changes red litmus paper blue and neutralizes acids?
All acids turn blue litmus red.
What neutralizes alkali?
Acid
What is neutralized by adding lime to acidic soil?
An acid is neutralized by adding base to it as calamine solution neutralizes formic acid in a bee's sting when injected into a person's body.
What is a weak base that neutralizes stomach acid?
antacid
Is gaviscon an acid or base?
Gaviscon contain alginic acid which is made from seaweed
How does neutralization reaction relate to buffering?
The buffer is what neutralizes the acid or the base. Hope this helps!
What calms down stomach acid?
Base neutralizes acid. So, for stomach acid, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or antacids (such as Rolaids or Tums) which are made up of calcium carbonate, these base compounds neutralize acid.
Is sulphur oxide acidic?
Yes, it is acidic:with water it forms an acid (suflurous acid, H2SO3)with base it neutralizes by forming a sulfite salt or (a weaker) base anion SO32-
What compound changes red litmus paper blue and neutralizes acids?
All acids turn blue litmus red.
Sulfuric acid neutralizes with WHICH base to produce ammonium sulfate?
Sulfuric acid reacts with Ammonia gas (NH3) to produce ammonium sulphate.
Why do tums help with stomach aches?
It is used to neutralize the stomach because alka seltzer is a acid and when a acid and base are used together they neutralize each other.
What neutralizes alkali?
Acid
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from an ant bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Does milk help reduce gases in the stomach?
Milk is a base and therefore neutralizes acid. Thus, it is a popular home remedy for acid indigestion, also known as heartburn.
