Question

Explain why :
1. An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity
2. Factory waste is neutralised before disposing it into the water bodies

Answer 1

1. because to neutralise excess acid in ur stomach

2. to avoid acidic factory wastes to pollute the water

Answer 2

An antacid tablet is taken when u suffer from acidity becoz antacid contains a mild base which neutralises the acidic medium.

Factory waste is neeutalised before disposing it into the water bodies becoz factory waste contains harmful chemicals and acids so it is neutralised to reduce the effect of these chemicals on water