0
Why not using strong bases as active ingredients of antacid tablets?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Because the strong bases is accrorossive material
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBecause the (VERY strong) base would harm you, instead of helping you :)
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is it antacids is a strong mild base?
antacids are in tablets to sooth tummy pains so basically an antacid is an aclcoline but a strong one so it breaks down the acids.
Why can you not titrate the tablet directly?
A tablet cannot be titrated directly because antacid tablets are buffered. They must first be reacted with excess strong acid. Then strong base is used just until the excess acid is neutralized. The moles of acid neutralized by the antacid is found by subtracting the moles of strong base used from the total volume of strong acid used.
Were do you find strong acids on the PH scale?
Antacid tablets have a pH greater than 7. They neutralize the acid in the stomach. Antacid tablets are usually hydroxides of aluminum or magnesium or the carbonates of sodium or calcium. Too much intake of antacids can lead to health problems. Aluminium may tie up phosphate in the body and causes constipation as does calcium whereas the magnesium salts can lead to diarrhea. Antacids can lead to kidney problems and / or hypertension.
Chemical formula for antacids?
It depends on the antacid as there are different types. Here are some common ones: Sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate: NaHCO3 and KHCO3 Calcium carbonate: CaCO3 Magnesium hydroxide: Mg(OH)2 Aluminum hydroxide: Al(OH)3
Strong writing will incorporate strong language sensory description and?
sensory description
Is it antacids is a strong mild base?
antacids are in tablets to sooth tummy pains so basically an antacid is an aclcoline but a strong one so it breaks down the acids.
What are the advantages of clay tablets?
Clay is strong
Why can you not titrate the tablet directly?
A tablet cannot be titrated directly because antacid tablets are buffered. They must first be reacted with excess strong acid. Then strong base is used just until the excess acid is neutralized. The moles of acid neutralized by the antacid is found by subtracting the moles of strong base used from the total volume of strong acid used.
Were do you find strong acids on the PH scale?
Antacid tablets have a pH greater than 7. They neutralize the acid in the stomach. Antacid tablets are usually hydroxides of aluminum or magnesium or the carbonates of sodium or calcium. Too much intake of antacids can lead to health problems. Aluminium may tie up phosphate in the body and causes constipation as does calcium whereas the magnesium salts can lead to diarrhea. Antacids can lead to kidney problems and / or hypertension.
What are the advantages of using clay tablets?
Clay is strong
What is the use of canthalax tablets?
Canthalax tablets are a mixture of herbs taken to clean the intestines. Ingredients are: Rose hips Feromia Marosa Indian beech Garlic Bonduc nut Dried ginger Musambar Hab-ul-salatin Fruit juice
Chemical formula for antacids?
It depends on the antacid as there are different types. Here are some common ones: Sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate: NaHCO3 and KHCO3 Calcium carbonate: CaCO3 Magnesium hydroxide: Mg(OH)2 Aluminum hydroxide: Al(OH)3
What is another word for strong or vigorous?
Other words for strong or vigorous are robust or active.
Strong writing will incorporate sensory description and active voice?
strong languageactive voice
Strong writing will incorporate strong language sensory description and?
sensory description
How do you get rid of threadworm?
you poison it with a very strong medication that will kill it sorry but i do not know what that is
What are the main ingredients of naan bread?
strong white floursaltfresh yeastolive oilwater
