Question

Explain why an antacid tablet is taken when we suffer from acidity.

Answer 1

Answer:

because it neutralises the acidic effect of HCl in our stomach.There fore we can say it is basic in nature

Answer 2

when a person suffer from acidity there is a secretion of acid in his stomach.

the antacid tablets contain mild base like sodium bi carbonate ,etc..which react with anid and neutralize it forming neutral salts.