Question

name any five antacids , name the base present in them , how do they relieve us during acidity/indigestion

Answer 1

Common types of antacids are sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate.

They can help us give relief from our symptoms like acid reflux or heartburn, indigestion, ulcer, gastritis, stomach ulcer.

They give us temporary relief but doesn't quite cure the underlying cause and hence long-term use is not recommended.

Answer 2

Types of antacids=>
1. Aluminium hydroxide
2. Magnesium carbonate
3. Magnesium trisilicate
4. Sodium Bicarbonate
5. Calcium carbonate

This chemical reacts and increase the basicity in our stomach and maintain the pH.