Question

Milk of magnesia is acid or base ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Milk of magnesia is an alkaline suspension, meaning that it will cause neutralization when it encounters anything acidic.

This is why it makes an excellent antacid, as it neutralizes excess stomach acid (hydrochloric acid (HCL) when

swallowed. Left untreated, excess stomach acid will cause heartburn, indigestion and stomach ulcers. Milk of magnesia

used as an antacid works when the hydroxide ions combine with the hydrogen ions in HCL to reduce the excess activity

in the stomach.

When used as a laxative, milk of magnesia helps to flush the intestines by stimulating intestinal motility. The magnesium

ions pull water from the surrounding body tissues via osmosis. The extra water in the intestines softens and increases the

amount of feces, which in turn stimulates the nerves in the intestines. The ions also release the hormone cholecystokinin,

causing an increase of water and electrolytes in the intestine and causing intestinal motility.

Answer 2

Milk of magnesia i.e. Mg(OH)2 is a base

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