Acid-Base Equilibria

ANTACID
Antacids may be used to:
What is an antacid?
To reduce the symptoms of acid
reflux which may cause heartburn
Antacids are bases used to To relieve some of the symptoms
neutralize the acid that causes caused by ulcers in the stomach
heartburn, indigestion, and acid
reflux. To neutralise stomach acid for
occasional bouts of indigestion

What are some drugs

used as antacids?
Sodium Aluminum
Bicarbonate Hydroxide

Magnesium Calcium
Hydroxide Carbonate

CHEMICAL FORMULA
Al(OH)3(s) + 3 HCl(aq) -----> AlCl3(aq) + 3 H2O(l)

How does it work?

Alkali reacts
Antacids Creates a with the
neutralize excess protective reflux stomach acid
stomach acid barrier and turns into
simple water
and salt

References:
Knott, L. A. (2014, November 24). Antacids. Retrieved October 10, 2017, from https://patient.info/health/antacids
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