2006-09-03 20:36:25 · 7 answers · asked by sassy_sama 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Calcium neutralizes the acid,.. because calcium compounds are alkaline
2006-09-03 23:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Gagan Saini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-21 07:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 12:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by jackson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really the calcium. The calcium (or aluminum) comes attached to two hydroxide (oxygen hydrogen) molecules. Once in the stomach they separate (disassociate). The OH- (base) combine with the H+ (acid) to form water molecules.
2006-09-04 03:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bauercvhs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the active ingredients on the medicine. Many antacids have a form of aluminum in them that help get rid of gas that causes discomfort. Take a drug interaction class if you really want to know.
2006-09-03 20:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium is an alkali which cancels acid,the same as caustic soda neutralises acids.acids and alkali's are opposits.And its the acid from your stomach that causes heartburn.
2006-09-03 20:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium is a base, It counteracts acid
2006-09-03 20:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋