Explain why:
- An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity.
Answer:
Our stomach contains hydrochloric acid which helps to digest food.
- Too much acid causes indigestion .
- To relieve indigestion we take antacids (antacid means ' anti-acid ') such as milk of magnesia which contains magnesium hydroxide .
- It is a base that neutralises the effect of excessive acid .