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Well, it would certainly neutralize stomach acid. The problem is that it's a very strong base and would do quite a bit of damage in the process. Antacids are usually salts of a strong base with a weak acid (sodium hydrogen carbonate, for example) which react with stomach acid to form a buffer solution.
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What chemicals do antacid contain?
An antacid usually contains some sort of base. One antacid, milk of magnesia, is magnesium hydroxide. Other antacids include aluminum hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium bicarbonate.
What is the name of the chemical formula KOH?
KOH is potassium hydroxide, its common name is caustic potash or potash lye.
Which is more soluble barium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide?
Potassium hydroxide
What is megnesium hydroxide used for?
Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid and saline laxative.
What is the chemical for potassium hydroxide?
The formula for potassium hydroxide is KOH.
What is the forumual for potassium hydroxide?
potassium hydroxide formula- KOH
If an antacid weighs 2.50g and contains 400mg magnesium hydroxide what is the percentage of the tablet that is magnesium hydroxide?
if antacid weighs 2.50g and contains 400mg then 0.4g/2.50g*100= the percentage of magnesium hydroxide =16%
Is potassium hydroxide an alkali or a base?
potassium hydroxide is a base. anythng with hydroxide at the end is an alkali
What the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide?
The formula for potassium hydroxide is KOH.
What are the natural sources of potassium hydroxide?
Potassium hydroxide is not a natural product.
What yields potassium hydroxide hydrogen?
"Potassium hydroxide hydrogen" is meaningless.
What is the color of potassium hydroxide?
The color of potassium hydroxide is either a white or yellowish color. Potassium hydroxide is a precursor to most soaps and detergents.
