Question

I am milk of magnesia used for the treatment of indigestion.

An acid
A base
A salt
An indicator

Answer 1

Answer:

Uses and effects

People use milk of magnesia as a laxative to relieve constipation, and to ease indigestion and heartburn. This is because it can reduce the amount of stomach acid while increasing water in the intestines.

Answer 2

Milk of magnesia is a base which is used to neutralize the reaction of a Hydrochloric Acid inside the stomach . When stomach realises excessive amount of Acid it we fell pain in stomach and jealous also it is known as Acidity.