Question

when we over eat we feel burning sensation in the stomach. State reason. Which substance can be used to nullify its effect? Give one example, State the property due to which we feel relief.

Answer 1

when we eat we feel burning sensation in the stomach because of the formation of more acid. HCl is the acid that is formed in our stomach in response to quickly digesting the over eaten food. This is the main reason for feeling the burning sensation in the stomach. Milk of magnesia or Mg(OH)2 can be a great substance for nullifying the effect. This substance is actually a kind of base and it reacts with the HCl that is formed to create water and salt. This way the acid is reduced.

Answer 2

When we overeat , it causes indigestion.  So the stomach secretes more HCl to digest the food.  This makes us feel a burning sensation in our stomach.  Antacid such as milk of magnesia can be used to neutralize the effect of excess acid