Question

(b) An antacid is taken when you suffer from acidity. Give reason. (

Answer 1

ant acid is given it is base which neutralises when we suffer from acidity

Answer 2

an antacid ( usually milk of magnesia ) is taken due to acidity because in our stomach,there is an acid called hydrochloride acid wihich is essential. if we eat a lot of food , we suffer from it as the acid is formed in a large amount. to neutralize it , we take an antacide to get rid of its pain