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The alkali present in limestone neutralizes the stomach acid.

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What would happen if you didn't have limestone?

we wouldn't have these- -Limestone is used in buildings and roads. - Limestone can be used in glass making. - Limestone is used in toothpaste. - Limestone is used in cement and mortar. - Limestone is used in bread and cereals as a source of calcium. - Limestone is used to make paper white. -Limestone is used to purify sugar. -Pulverized limestone is used to neutralize acidic soils. -Limestone can be used to make brake pads. -Limestone is used in the preparation of wools and dyes. -Limestone is used to make antacids. -Limestone is used in climbing walls. -Limestone is used a suppression of methane explosions in underground coalmines. -Limestone is added to plastics, paint, tiles and other materials as both white pigment and cheap filler. -Limestone is used in the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). -Limestone can be used to create steel by using it in a blast furnace.


Why is talcum powder in antacids?

Talcum powder is used in antacids as an inactive ingredient to provide a smooth texture and help with the manufacturing process. It also helps absorb moisture and prevent caking of the active ingredients in the antacids.


What kinds of things are made from calcite?

Calcite is commonly used in the production of cements, mortars, and lime. It is also used in the manufacturing of fertilizers, glass, and as a building material for construction projects. Additionally, calcite is sometimes used in jewelry and as a decorative stone.


What are limestone uses?

Limestone Uses:Used as aggregate or base for roads and foundations.Used in the purification of molten glass.Used to remove impurities from molten iron.Used as filler and abrasive in toothpastes.Used in the production of Portland cement.Used as an aggregate in concrete.Used as a soil conditioner for neutralizing acidic soils.Used as a source of calcium in supplements and food additives.Used to make paper white.Used in the purification of sugar.Used in the manufacture of brake pads.Used in the manufacture of medicinal antacids.Used in the preparation of wools and dyes.Used as a construction stone in buildings.Used as counter tops and flooring.Used as a water neutralizer.Used as a paint additive.Used as landscaping rock.


Why is calcuim carbonate used in antacids?

Calcium carbonate easily react with acids.

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Is it edible?

I suppose you could eat it, but it has no nutrient contentTUMS and other antacids rely mainly on limestone in their production. They are consumed, sometimes in vast quantities, by sufferers of over-acidic digestive systems. Limestone based antacids are also used as supplements by some people wishing to increase their calcium intake.


Can you use limestone for medicine?

Yes, limestone is sometimes used in medicine as a source of calcium carbonate, which can be found in supplements for conditions like osteoporosis or heartburn. However, the use of limestone in medicine is limited due to potential impurities present in the rock that can be harmful if consumed.


What would happen if you didn't have limestone?

we wouldn't have these- -Limestone is used in buildings and roads. - Limestone can be used in glass making. - Limestone is used in toothpaste. - Limestone is used in cement and mortar. - Limestone is used in bread and cereals as a source of calcium. - Limestone is used to make paper white. -Limestone is used to purify sugar. -Pulverized limestone is used to neutralize acidic soils. -Limestone can be used to make brake pads. -Limestone is used in the preparation of wools and dyes. -Limestone is used to make antacids. -Limestone is used in climbing walls. -Limestone is used a suppression of methane explosions in underground coalmines. -Limestone is added to plastics, paint, tiles and other materials as both white pigment and cheap filler. -Limestone is used in the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). -Limestone can be used to create steel by using it in a blast furnace.


What can limestone be made into?

>Limestone is used in buildings and roads. >Limestone can be used in glass making. >Limestone is used in toothpaste. >Limestone is used in cement and mortar. >Limestone is used in bread and cereals as a source of calcium. >Limestone is used to make paper white. >Limestone is used to purify sugar. >Pulverized limestone is used to neutralize acidic soils. >Limestone can be used to make brake pads. >Limestone is used in the preparation of wools and dyes. >Limestone is used to make antacids. >Limestone is used in climbing walls. >Limestone is used a suppression of methane explosions in underground coalmines. >Limestone is added to plastics, paint, tiles and other materials as both white pigment and cheap filler. >Limestone is used in the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). >Limestone can be used to create steel by using it in a blast furnace.


Calcium carbonate is found in what substances?

Calcium carbonate is found in natural sources such as limestone, chalk, and marble. It is also used in many products including antacids, dietary supplements, and as a food additive in baking powder.


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.


What are the ways in which limestone and products made from limestone are used in the building industry?

Limestone is used as stone building blocks, Limestone is used in the manufacture of cement.


What are antacids for?

Antacids are used to neutralize the acid in the stomach. They are commonly used to treat heartburn and indigestion. Some well known antacid brands include Alka-Seltzer and Tums.


Why is talcum powder in antacids?

Talcum powder is used in antacids as an inactive ingredient to provide a smooth texture and help with the manufacturing process. It also helps absorb moisture and prevent caking of the active ingredients in the antacids.


What are limestone uses?

Limestone Uses:Used as aggregate or base for roads and foundations.Used in the purification of molten glass.Used to remove impurities from molten iron.Used as filler and abrasive in toothpastes.Used in the production of Portland cement.Used as an aggregate in concrete.Used as a soil conditioner for neutralizing acidic soils.Used as a source of calcium in supplements and food additives.Used to make paper white.Used in the purification of sugar.Used in the manufacture of brake pads.Used in the manufacture of medicinal antacids.Used in the preparation of wools and dyes.Used as a construction stone in buildings.Used as counter tops and flooring.Used as a water neutralizer.Used as a paint additive.Used as landscaping rock.


What kinds of things are made from calcite?

Calcite is commonly used in the production of cements, mortars, and lime. It is also used in the manufacturing of fertilizers, glass, and as a building material for construction projects. Additionally, calcite is sometimes used in jewelry and as a decorative stone.


How has limestone been used to build your schools and homes?

mortar is used to stick stones or bricks together. blocks of limestone are used instead of bricks in replacement. concrete is made from limestone and it is used for paths. glass is used in windows are made from limestone.