Question

How does an antacid work name 2 common antacid

Answer 1

Answer:

Antacids can help neutralize acid in the esophagus and stomach and stop heartburn.

Antacids work by counteracting (neutralising) the acid in your stomach. They do this because the chemicals in antacids are bases (alkalis) which are the opposite of acids. A reaction between an acid and base is called neutralisation.

Explanation:

1.aluminium hydroxide.

2.magnesium carbonate.

Answer 2

Answer:

This is called acid reflux, which can cause heartburn and/or inflammation of the gullet (oesophagitis). Antacids work by counteracting (neutralising) the acid in your stomach. They do this because the chemicals in antacids are bases (alkalis) which are the opposite of acids.