Write 3 importance of neutralisation reaction in daily life
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Answer:3 Neutralisation in Health
(a) To treat gastric patients
(i) Anti-acids are medicines containing bases such as aluminium hydroxide, Al(OH)3 and magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2 to neutralise the excess acid in the stomach.
(b) To treat wasp stings
(i) Wasp stings are alkaline in nature.
(ii) Vinegar is used to cure wasp stings because vinegar can neutralise the stings.
(c) To treat bee stings
(i) Bee stings and ant bites are acidic in nature.
(ii) They can be neutralises using alkaline medicine such as baking powder.
Explanation:
Answer:
• Baking powder is usually used to help the cakes rise.
•Toothpaste contains bases that neutralise the acid produced by bacteria in our mouth.
•Vinegar is used to cure wasp stings that are alkaline in nature.