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Antacids relieve the pain of indigestion because they

Question
Antacids relieve the pain of indigestion because they
Add more acid to the stomach
Are mild bases that neutralise excess stomach acid
Are neutral salts with no chemical effect
Increase stomach acid production
Answer
Are mild bases that neutralise excess stomach acid
Detailed Explanation
Antacids are bases that neutralise the excess hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach during indigestion.
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