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2. Magnesium hydroxide
Mg(OH)2 (aq) + 2 HCl (aq) MgCl2 (aq) +2 H2O (l)
3. Aluminium hydroxide
Al(OH)3 (s) + 3 HCl (aq) AlCl3 (aq) + 3 H2O (l)
4. Calcium carbonate
CaCO3 (s) + 2HCl (aq) CaCl2 (aq) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g)
6. Magnesium trisilicate
Mg2Si3O8 (s) + 4 HCl (aq) 3 SiO2 (s) + 2 H2O (l) + 2 MgCl2 (aq)
Antacids are often combined with
chemicals called alginates that
produce a neutralizing layer that
prevents acid reflux.