Question
Chemistry Question on antacids
Milk of magnesia is used as:
A
antichlor
B
antacid
C
antiseptic
D
food preservative
Answer
antacid
Explanation
Solution
Milk of magnesia consists of Magnesium hydroxide. Antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and used to relieve heatburn, indigestion. So, we use bases like Magnesium hydroxide or Sodium Carbonate.