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प्रश्न
Explain two neutralisation reactions related to daily life situation.
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उत्तर
- Indigestion: Due to indigestion, a large amount of acid is released in the stomach which causes acidity. This acid is neutralised by taking antacids like milk of magnesia.
- Ant’s sting: Ant’s sting releases formic acid in the skin. It can be neutralised by rubbing baking soda or putting in calamine lotion.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain why An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity.
Explain why Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites.
What is a neutralization reaction?
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Common salt dissolved in water turns blue litmus red.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Calamine can be used to treat ant’s sting.
You are provided with three test tubes A, B and C as shown in figure with different liquids. What will you observe when you put
- a piece of blue litmus paper in each test tube.
- a piece of red litmus paper in each test tube.
- a few drops of phenolphthalein solution to each test tube.

Acidity or indigestion in the stomach is due to excessive secretion of ______.
Give an important use of neutralization reaction in daily life.
How do treat effluents from the industries?
Visit a doctor. Find out the medicines, he prescribes to treat acidity. Ask him how acidity can be prevented.
