Antacids

Question 1

What are antacids?

Answer 1

Can neutralise acid with neutralisation. For example heartburn. One of the main treatments for heartburn involves neutralising the acid from the stomach. Medicines that do this are called antacids, Antacid remedies contain substances, such as calcium carbonate aluminium hydroxide and sodium hydrogencarbonate (baking soda).

Question 2

What is the word equation for neutralisation

Answer 2

Acid + base ——> salt + water