Explain what happens when an antaacid (Maalox), which contains Al(OH)3, is consumed to relieve heartburn?

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Explain what happens when an antaacid (Maalox), which contains Al(OH)3, is consumed to relieve heartburn?

2007-07-17 05:13:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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3HCl + Al(OH)3---> AlCl3 + 3H2O

The hydrochloric acid from the stomach is neutralized by the weak base aluminum hydroxide, forming water and aluminum chloride.

2007-07-17 05:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2016-12-21 07:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Consumes up acidic radicals.

2007-07-17 05:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋