Question

Explain why:

(a) An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity.

(b) Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites.

(c) Factory waste is neutralised before disposing it into the water bodies. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity because an antacid such as milk of magnesia which is a mild base.It helps to neutralize the effect of excessive acid in the stomach.

An Ant sting contains formic acid. So here, when an ant bites it injects formic acid into your skin and this acid reacts with your skin and causes pain. So, calamine solution is applied to neutralise the effect of it . ... Calamine solution neutralise the effect of acid of ant bite when applied on the skin.

factory wastes are neutralized before disposing into water bodies because, factory wastes often contain acid. if it reaches a river, the acid will kill aquatic life. this is prevented by adding a base called slaked lime.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. antaacif is a base which neutralise the excess acid in stomach

2. it is also basic neutalises the effect of formic acid present in ant bites

3. bcoz it is acidic and harmful for aquatic animals