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essentially - yes. They're all alkaline in composition... since they're designed to counteract stomach acid.

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Think of an analogy for the way in which antacids are bases?

Antacids neutralize stomach acid in the same way that a fire extinguisher puts out a fire. Just as the extinguisher counteracts the flames, antacids counterbalance the acidity in the stomach to provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.


Do all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide?

No, not all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide. Antacids can contain different active ingredients such as calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, or sodium bicarbonate in addition to magnesium hydroxide. It depends on the specific formulation and brand of the antacid.


What is the pH level of antacids?

The pH level in your stomach is between 2 and 3 which is an acid. The antacids bring the pH level up to a 5 or 6 which is not quite neutral but is still less acidic.


Commercials for antacids often claim these products neutralize stomach acid. Antacids are bases. What would be an analogy for the way in which antacids neutralize acids?

An analogy for the way antacids neutralize acids is like adding baking soda to vinegar to produce carbon dioxide gas. In this reaction, the base (baking soda) reacts with the acid (vinegar) to form a neutral product (carbon dioxide). Similarly, antacids neutralize stomach acid by reacting with it to form neutral compounds and reduce acidity in the stomach.


How do antacids effect a pH indicator?

Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid, which can change the pH level of the stomach. If an antacid is added to a solution containing a pH indicator, it can affect the color change of the indicator by altering the acidity or basicity of the solution.

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Think of an analogy for the way in which antacids are bases?

Antacids neutralize stomach acid in the same way that a fire extinguisher puts out a fire. Just as the extinguisher counteracts the flames, antacids counterbalance the acidity in the stomach to provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.


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).


Are antacids basic salts?

Antacids are basic salts or hydroxides.


What type of chemical are antacids?

The Chemicals in antacids are called agga


Is magnesium carbonate and magnesium trisilicate the same med?

Magnesium carbonate and magnesium trisilicate are not the same chemically, but both of them could be effective antacids.


Do antacids work better than natural treatments?

Antacids are ok but using a few teaspoons of baking soda in a 1\4 cup of warm water mix well: takes about 15 min to work but u won't be up all night taking a bunch of antacids.


Do all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide?

No, not all commercial antacids contain magnesium hydroxide. Antacids can contain different active ingredients such as calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, or sodium bicarbonate in addition to magnesium hydroxide. It depends on the specific formulation and brand of the antacid.


Chemical composition of antacids?

The composition of antacids is very different; see the link below.


Can you take antacids with depakote er?

Antacids should not normally be taken with other medicines.


Do antacids have benzos in them?

No.


What chamicals are in antacids?

A common compound in antacids is calcium carbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid.


What kinds of antacids can you take while taking warfarin?

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