Question

Why does sodium bicarbonate acts as antacid ?​

Answer 1

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• Sodium bicarbonate reduces stomach acid.
• It is used as an antacid to treat heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach.
• Sodium bicarbonate is a very quick-acting antacid.
• If you need to treat long-term stomach acid problems (such as peptic ulcer disease, GERD), talk with your doctor about other medications.

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Answer 2

Since sodium bicarbonate is a form of base, it reacts with the hydrochloride acid present in our stomach and neutralises the acidic effect, providing us with relief.




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