Question

Give reasons:-
• We take milk of magnesia during indigestion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Milk of Magnesia is used as an antacid to relieve indigestion.

This is because it can reduce the amount of stomach acid while increasing water in the intestines.

Explanation:

as milk of magnesia[Mg(OH)2] is a base it performs neutralization reaction when it comes in contact with the excess gastric juice (HCl) present in the intestines. this decrease the amount of acid along with the formation of water.