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Antacids produce carbon dioxide gas when they react with stomach acid what problem might this cause?
The reaction of carbonate antacids with stomach acid (HCl) cause a release of CO2. This will usually cause burping but can also cause bloating until the pressure is relieved. Burping can cause an irritation of the lower esophagus if stomach contents are also carried along with the gas.
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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.
What gas is released when antacids react with stomach acid?
Hydrogen is displaced when antacids react with our stomach acid, but the gas that is expelled from our body is not pure hydrogen as there are other gases in our body as well.....
What are antaacids?
Antacids are used to neutralize stomach acidity. You take antacids (such as Tums or Rolaids) when you experience heartburn or upset stomach.
Why is limestone used in antacids?
Limestone is used in antacids because it contains calcium carbonate, which can help neutralize stomach acid. When calcium carbonate reacts with stomach acid, it forms calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide, which can help alleviate symptoms of heartburn or indigestion.
Who needs antacids?
People with stomach problems.
What aardvarks take for an upset stomach?
antacids!
Why is calcium carbonate used in antacids?
Calcium carbonate is used in antacids because it helps to neutralize excess stomach acid, providing relief from conditions such as heartburn and indigestion. It reacts with the acid to form calcium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water, reducing the acidity in the stomach and alleviating discomfort.
What inceases pH of stomach liquids?
Bases (antacids).
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.
An animal prcedure in which it keeps there stomach from twisting?
Gastropexy - stapling the stomach to a rib to prevent torsion (twisting of the stomach.) This and bloating are very common in Great Danes. It is a medical emergency. Sometimes walking or large doses of antacids will rectify the problem.
What tablets have antacids in them?
Tablets designed to decrease the acidity in the stomach.
What happens to the pH of the acid in your stomach when you take an antacid?
The pH of the acid in your stomach increases when you take an antacid. Antacids are alkaline substances that neutralize the excess acid in your stomach, leading to a decrease in acidity.
