09/09/2026
How Antacids Neutralize Stomach Acid: The Chemistry Behind Indigestion Relief!
π§ͺ What REALLY happens when you take an antacid? π
Your stomach has HCl.
Antacids contain Mg(OH)β to neutralise it.
π₯ Acid + Alkali β Salt + Water
So:
2HCl(aq) + Mg(OH)β(aq) β MgClβ(aq) + 2HβO(l) β
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