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How does an antacid work?

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How does an antacid work?

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Antacids are alkaline compounds that provide fast relief from heartburn and indigestion by directly neutralising the hydrochloric acid in your stomach. They raise your stomach’s pH, transforming the harsh, acidic digestive juices into harmless salt and water, and also prevent the acid from irritating the oesophagus.

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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercise 2 [Page 102]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercise 2 | Q 34. (c) | Page 102
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