Question

Milk of Magnesia is a type of medication people can take to help with heartburn and indigestion cause by stomach acid.

Answer 1

Answer:

This substance is basic.

Explanation:

The milk of Magnesia, a type of medication which can help people with heartburn and with a pH of 10.5 is a basic solution.

• Bases are certain metallic oxides, metallic hydroxides and aqueous ammonia.
• They have the following properties:

1. On the pH scale, they have a value between 7-14
2. They turn red litmus paper blue.
3. Bases are electrolytes.
4. They have a bitter taste.
5. They are soapy or slippery to feel.