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

Answer:

a) an antacid tablet contains base or is alkaline in nature so it balances the acid formed in our stomach

b) calamine is alkaline in nature and neutralises the acid injected by an ant.

c) factory waste is acidic in nature and is thus neutralised before being disposed to reduce chances of water pollution.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) The antacid is basic in nature which neutralize the acidity of stomach.

(b) Ant bites contains Formic Acid that's why Calamine solution which is basic in nature neutralizes the acid and reduces irritation.

(c) Factory wastes are highly acidic and hence neutralized because they can cause danger to the aquatic creatures.