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Antacid tablets are used to neutralize acid in stomach explain Why two tablets are faster than one tablet?
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∙ 8y ago
It is better to take two antacid tablets instead of one because it will more easily travel through the blood stream. It also might get there faster.
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How does Rennie's antacid tablets neutralise stomach acid?
The alkali in the Rennie tablets neutralize the Hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Does an antacid tablet evaporate?
No, antacid tablets do not evaporate. They are solid tablets designed to dissolve in water or in the stomach to neutralize excess stomach acid. Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, which does not apply to solid antacid tablets.
What is the pH of stomach acid after taking an antacid tablet?
Usually about 7, because antacid tablets neutralize your stomach and the pH of 7 is neutral. Hope this helps:)
Is there a simple diagram of antacid tablets in the stomach?
How do antacid tablets work?
Is nitrogen given off when antacid tablets are dropped in water?
No, antacid tablets contain ingredients such as calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide that react with stomach acid to neutralize it. Nitrogen gas is not a byproduct of this reaction.
Do antacid tablets contain a base that neutralizes stomach acid?
Yes, antacid tablets typically contain a base such as calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or aluminum hydroxide that helps neutralize stomach acid by reacting with it to form a salt and water. This helps to relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.
Are Antacid tablets soluble?
Yes, antacid tablets are designed to dissolve in water or in the stomach acid to help neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.
Can antacid reaction be reversed?
no. it is a chemical reaction. and so it cannot be reversed.
Why do antacid tablets contain acid?
Antacid tablets contain substances that can reduce stomach acid levels and help neutralize excess acid. This helps to relieve symptoms like heartburn and indigestion by balancing the pH in the stomach. The term "antacid" refers to their ability to counteract acidity, not that they contain acid.
Why is salt not put in antacid tablets?
Makes them harder to compress into tablets (and stay as tablets), and does nothing to neutralize acid.
What do you call the two chemicals that react together in antacid tablets?
The two chemicals that react in antacid tablets are typically aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. These chemicals help to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.
Are ingejestion tablets a acid or alkaline?
Antacid tablets are alkaline, as they work to neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief from conditions like indigestion or heartburn.
