Question

How is Sodium hydrogen carbonate used as an antacid?

Answer 1

Sodium hydrogen carbonate as an antacid:-

• Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a base with the chemical formula ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$.
• When there is an excess production of acid in our stomach it causes acidity.
• Here an antacid like Sodium hydrogen carbonate ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$ is used to reduce the acidity.
• It reacts with the excess acid in our stomach and thus neutralizes it.
• Antacids are nothing but substances that are opposite to acidic nature, which is basic.
• Hence Sodium hydrogen carbonate ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$ is used as an antacid.