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Milk of magnesia (pH of 8.5) is a base because it is used to calm an upset stomach (due to too much acid).

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Hs milk of magnesia got acid?

No, Milk of magnesia is a base and will neutralize acid.


Is milk of magnesia is a acid or base or neutral?

it is acid


Is milk of magnesia an acid or a bass?

Milk of Magnesia is an antacid and therefore a base with a ph of about 8.3


Which acid or base is present in milk of magnesia?

Milk of Magnesia is basic, so there are bases in it - not acids. Magnesium Hydroxide is in it (Mg(OH)2).


Is milk of Magnesia an acid?

No it is an alkali, aka a base.


Is milk of magnesia acid base or neutral?

basic.


Is milk of magnesia a acid base or neutral?

Milk of magnesia is a basic (alkaline) substance because it contains magnesium hydroxide, which tends to increase the pH of a solution by accepting hydrogen ions.


Is milk of magnesia acid or magnesia?

Milk of magnesia is a suspension of compounds. One is a chemical salt and the other is a base. They are given for acidosis/reflux/heartburn/ It is NOT Acidic. The human stomach works a pH = 1, naturally secretes hydrochloric acid into , in order to digest food. However, if you eat too much food or too much fatty food. the stomach has to work 'overtime' to make hydrochloric acid. That horrible burning sensation in the throat on refluxing is the hydrochloric acid coming up So to neutralise the excess acid in the stomach milk of magnesia if given. The magnesium carbonate and the magnesium hydroxide both neutralise acids. to form a salt, water and CARBON DIOXIDE. 2HCl +MgCO3 = MgCl2 + H2O + CO2(burp) & 2HCl + Mg(OH)2 = MgCl2 + 2H2O ( no CO2 with this one). NB After a meal it is better to eat acidic fruit, like apples, oranges, etc., to aid digestion, as the common ion (H^(+)) effect takes over.


Is milk of magnesia an acid or bases?

Milk of Magnesia is magnesium hydroxide. It is basic in nature and is one of antacids, which is used to curb acidity.


Is milk of magnesia base?

It contains the base magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) , and also the salt, magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) . Both of which will neutralise acids.


Colour of milk of milk of magnesia in universal indicator?

red


Is milk of magnesia a basic?

Milk of magnesia is a suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide in water, which is a base.