Why is sodium hydrogen carbonate an effective antacid?
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sodium hydroxide would neutralise excess stomach acid very nicely, but it would also burn a huge hole in your stomach causing an exceedingly painful death.
NaOH is far too powerful a base to be used safely in over the counter remedies. It's so corrosive you would never touch a pellet of it with your bare hands.
NaOH is far too powerful a base to be used safely in over the counter remedies. It's so corrosive you would never touch a pellet of it with your bare hands.
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