Question

An antacid relieves an overly acidic stomach because the main components of antacids are …​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Most antacids contain at least one of these key ingredients: calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and/or sodium bicarbonate.

Answer 2

An antacid relieves an overly acidic stomach because the main components of antacids are alkaline hydroxides.

1. Hydroxides of calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum and other alkaline metals are used as antacids.
2. The antacid of Magnesium hydroxide is commonly referred to as milk of magnesium.
3. Antacids acts on the stomach and increase the pH of the stomach which was reduced by over secretion of gastric acid which is HCl.
4. HCl is required for the activation of enzymes, its over secretion of leads to irritation in the stomach and also damages the inner part of the stomach.