Antacids are neutralising agents for the stomach as it contains a/an ______.

acid

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base

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salt

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carbonic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B
base

The human stomach produces hydrochloric acid (1.5 pH to 4 pH) to help with the process of digestion. An abnormal increase in this acid can be managed by taking an antacid. An antacid tablet contains a mild base to neutralize the extra acid inside the stomach.

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