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it changes colour to one of the ph colours, and then it bubble causing a reaction between the antacids an acids

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Q: When an acid reacts with an antacid how does it happen?
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When a antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid what is it called?

It is simply acid base neutralization.


What kind of reaction is it when antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

The reaction between antacid tablets and hydrochloric acid is classed as an acid-base reaction, and is also called a neutralisation reaction. The base or alkali in the reaction is in the antacid tablet. These reactions produce a salt (not necessarily table salt NaCl) and water.


Is it a physical or chemical change when an antacid tablet reacts with hydrochloric acid?

It is a chemical change. Depending on the antacid, the active ingredient in the tablet (which is a base) will react with the hydrochloric acid to produce water, a salt, and sometimes carbon dioxide.


What happen when a acid reacts with a base?

Salt


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When chloroform reacts with nitric acid,nitrochloroform (chloropicrin) and water are formed.


What reaction occurs in the stomach between the acid and antacid?

antacid is usually flavoured calcium, which is an alkali/base. This reacts with the acid in the stomach to produce salt and water, relieving the distressing effects of too much acid. Antacids counteract with acids, neutralizing any excess acidity.


What effect would an antacid have on a acid?

it would contridict the acid and nothing would happen ! Anacid neutralises acid & salts get formed !


Is antacid an base or acid?

Antacid is the opposite of acid. It's a base.


What makes antacid an acid?

Antacid is basic, not acidic.


What chemical changes happen when acid reacts with metal?

acid+metal-->salt plus hydrogen


What happen when propanoic acid reacts with calcium carbonate?

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Is pepto bismol an antacid?

It has a pH of about 6, which makes it an acid. It is meant to dilute stomach acid, but not neutralize it.