0
Antacids contain compounds which neutralize the acids in the stomach.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoAntacids are alkali's that neutralise the excess stomach acid in a chemical reaction. As a result of the neutralisation gas is created, making you burp a lot.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIt neutralizes excess acid, which lessens irritation and makes your tummy feel better...
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBASIC
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the difference between free acidity and total acidity?
Titratable acidity & Total acidity in wine: Total acidity: proton equivalence of the amount of organic acid anions present in a wine. It is the number of protons + dissociation. Titratable acidity: number of protons recovered during a titration with a strong base to a specified endpoint. It can also be expressed as a molar quantity. Many people use titratable acidity and total acidity as synonyms, but they are not. The titratable acidity is always less than the total acidity, because not all of the hydrogen ions expected from the acids are found during the determination of titratable acidity. However, titratable acidity is easier to measure.
What is the common use of alka-seltzer?
It is used most commonly for antacid and pain relief....and hangovers.
Why would a wheat farmer need to use the pH scale?
To check the acidity of the soil
What color litmus paper measures acidity?
You use the blue litmus to to test an acid other wise no result of testing an acid
How can limestone quarry harm the environment?
we use lime to neutralize the acidity of soil but we can't use limestone because it produces large amount of heat which is enough to kill the plants
What is the tablet happi -D used for?
Happi D is antacid tablet , it is use for netrulize the excess stomach acid created.
An antacid tablet is taken when I suffer from acidity?
In your stomach there is gastric acid. Sometimes your stomach produces too much of this acid and causes pains. This is called indigestion. You can stop indigestion by taking an antacid tablet. An antacid tablet is a tablet containing alkali. Most antacid tablets are weak based and have enough alkali in them to cancel out MOST of the acid. It doses this by reacting with the acid and producing salt and water. This is it written in basic form antacid tablet is an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach). why not try this First of all, take a solution which is acidic. To prove to people that the solution is acidic, use a pH paper or pH indicator. note down the pH value. Next, put some antacids tablets in the solution. After the tablets have all dissolved in the solution, use a pH paper/indicator to get the final reading of the pH value of the solution. The pH value should be higher than the initial value. You can diversify this experiment by asking questions like: 1)how many tablets do I need to increase the pH by one? 2) Different tablet manufactures will produce different results, such as absorption rate, the duration of action, etc.
How does an antacid relieve the pain of indigestion?
Well when you take an antacid, it fought against the acid in your stomach which is bothering you because antacids are bases. After fighting they will both turn neutral which makes the stomach feel better.
What is the purpose of an antacid?
Antacid are substances used to neutralized excess stomach acid (HCl). It's used to relieve acid indigestion, upset stomach, sour stomach, and heart burn. Some examples of basic antacids we use today are: Milk of magnesia, Rolaids, Tums, Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer, ect.
What is Mercury Hydroxide use for?
Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid to neutralise the effect of acid in the stomach.
Why do antacid tablets dissolve in water?
To digest food properly the liquid in the stomach must be acidic. But too much acidity leads to indigestion. One takes antacids ,which usually contains baking soda or magnesium hydroxide to neutralize the excess acid.
What is an antacid tablet and how it work?
In your stomach there is gastric acid. Sometimes your stomach produces too much of this acid and causes pains. This is called indigestion. You can stop indigestion by taking an antacid tablet. An antacid tablet is a tablet containing alkali. Most antacid tablets are weak based and have enough alkali in them to cancel out MOST of the acid. It doses this by reacting with the acid and producing salt and water. This is it written in basic form antacid tablet is an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach). why not try this First of all, take a solution which is acidic. To prove to people that the solution is acidic, use a pH paper or pH indicator. note down the pH value. Next, put some antacids tablets in the solution. After the tablets have all dissolved in the solution, use a pH paper/indicator to get the final reading of the pH value of the solution. The pH value should be higher than the initial value. You can diversify this experiment by asking questions like: 1)how many tablets do I need to increase the pH by one? 2) Different tablet manufactures will produce different results, such as absorption rate, the duration of action, etc.
Why would you use an acidity regulator?
You would use an acidity regulator to control the acid level in your recipe. This ensures that you do not have too much or too little acidity.
What could happen if a person takes too many antacid tablets?
Antacid is technically a substance that would dilute the acids produced in the stomach. The recommended dose is the amount that can reduce just the extra acid that might be produced because of over eating / a medical condition. When taken in higher quantities, antacids can interfere with digestion. prolonged use of high doses would slow down and eventually hurt the digestive process in the stomach. Common side effects of prolonged higher antacid doses are : Loss of calcium from the bones and kidney stones.
What is the use of Fenlong-s tablet?
Fenlong-s tablet is used to treat symptoms of heartburn, acidity, gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It contains a combination of an antacid and a histamine-2 blocker to provide relief from these digestive issues. Always consult a healthcare professional before using this medication.
Can baking soda be use to treat acidity?
Baking soda is an antacid, and works as well as any other over-the-counter antacid. It neutralizes stomach acid that is present. It is short acting, however, as the stomach will continue to produce acid. Drugs such as Pepcid and Tagamet act by preventing secretion of stomach acid. They take a bit longer to work initially, but are much longer acting. For an occasional bout of dyspepsia baking soda may help; for chronic heartburn/reflux, the blocking agents are much more effective.
How do you test the acidity of soils?
use a ruler
