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Antacids work against acids. If you were to add an acid to an acid you would just make more acid. They are therefore alkaline.
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Antacids contain an alkali or base that will neutralize acid in the stomach?
They contain alkali with a scale of pH 7.0
Why is limestone used in antacids?
The alkali present in limestone neutralizes the stomach acid.
Is indigestion powder a alkali or an acid?
Its an alkali or a base that is required to neutralise the acid in the stomach. The acid on the stomach is the primary cause of the burning sensation. Nick A.Toon
Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
Are tums an acid or alkali?
Alkaline and act as antacids. TUMS is an antacid made of sucrose (sugar) and calcium carbonate. It provides relief from acid indigestion, heartburn, and indigestion ("sour stomach") and is considered a calcium supplement.
Why antacid use for relieving acidity in stomach?
Antacids contain compounds which neutralize the acids in the stomach.
Is a stomach acid a acid or alkali?
it is complete alkali
Is stomach acid a acid or alkali?
it is complete alkali
Is nail polish and acid or alkali?
acid
What is the difference between acids and antacids?
An antacid is literary an alkali so they both have different limits on the ph scale..... acid = ph 0 - 6 and antacid = ph 8 - 14
Is corrosive acid or alkali?
Both acid and alkali can be corrosive
What are acids and alkali are used for?
alkali is used to reduce acid and acid is used to reduce alkali
