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Why is sodium hydroxide not suitable for use as a cure for indigestion?
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∙ 12y ago
it is too strong and can damage the tissue in your mouth and stomach
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Can sodium hydroxide cure sunburn?
No, Sodium Hydroxide or NaOH is a highly corrosive substance and when it comes in contact with skin it causes severe burns. Putting it on sunburn will do nothing but make it worse. (To see what happens when NaOH spills on skin see the related link)
What foods cure for indigestion?
Peppermint tea can help
What foods cure indigestion?
foods that have a high alkaline content to neutralise acid
Why is sodium hydroxide not used as an acid cure?
Because sodium hydroxide is corrosive.!!! The best acid cures is a carbonate.
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Pomelo peeling extract can be used to cure cough. It can also be used to cure indigestion and nausea, as well as reduce body fats.
Give the pH of a solution used to cure acid indigestion?
Your's is the intleligent approach to this issue.
Can honey cure indigestion?
yes. take one cup of honey and add a little lemon juice.
Why do doctors give magnesium and aluminum hydroxide as cure for hyperacidity?
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Why do you take Milk of Magnesia for indigestion?
Milk of magnesia, Mg(OH)2 is used to cure indigestion because it is basic and indigestion is acidic.
What are liver salts?
Liver Salts are medicines to cure the problem in digestion of food. they are also known as Indigestion powder.
Where can you buy sodium hydroxide?
You can buy sodium hydroxide (lye, caustic soda) online for soap making. Check out the website in the link below for essentialdepot.com, their Lye is free of impurities and is great for both soap making or food use! If you use the discount code "ship30" you can receive an additional 30% off shipping.
Why are indigestion tablets made out of a base?
The correct name is antacid. Indigestion is caused from stomach acid (from any of a number of conditions). The stomach acid needs neutralized (reduced). A base neutralizes acid in the stomach. An antacid does not cure the condition, but merely controls the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.
