Question

2.8 Explain why
(a) An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from
acidity
b Calamine solution is applied
when an
ant bite.​

Answer 1

Answer:

An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity. (b) Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites. ... An antacid tablet contains bases, such as milk of magnesia(magnesium hydroxide, gelusil,etc. These bases react with excess of acids and neutralize the effect of excessive acid and brings relief.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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(a) We take an antacid such as milk of magnesia to neutalises the excessive acid released in stomach.

(b) Ant injects an acidic liquid(Formic acid) into the skin on biting which causes inflammation, to the skin. The effect of the acid can be neutralised by rubbing. Calamine solution which contains zinc carbonate which is very weak base and causes no harm to the skin.

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