Question

Milk of magnesia, which is magnesium hydroxide, is used to cure stomach acidity. What is the mode of action of this drug?
A) Milk of magnesia is an acid that replaces the hydrochloric acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.
B) Milk of magnesia is a base that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.
C) Milk of magnesia is a salt that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

B) Milk of magnesia is a base that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.

it's a base. Stomachs have acid. I don't think salts are good at neutralizing pH, they're just neutral to begin with.

Answer 3

B) Milk of magnesia is a base that neutralizes the excess acid present in the stomach, thus relieving acidity.

Last I remember talking about it

Answer 4

Both of you were correct, thanks! However there's only one medal unfortunately to be giving.. Sorry Kfins99, but Agent0smith answered first, but thank you very much anyways :).

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Nah, it's totally cool. You have to be quick to get the medal!

Answer 7

Haha nah, i'm in history, just tag me if you have a question I can help with :3

Answer 8

Alright, History will be coming so thanks :).