Assertion (A): Baking soda creates acidity in the stomach.Reason (R):...
Baking soda, being alkaline, neutralises the acidity in the stomach and removes it.
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Assertion (A): Baking soda creates acidity in the stomach.Reason (R):...
Assertion: Baking soda creates acidity in the stomach.
Reason: Baking soda is alkaline.
Explanation:
• Baking soda is chemically known as sodium bicarbonate and has an alkaline pH of 9.
• When ingested, baking soda reacts with the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas. The gas released causes bloating and belching.
• However, this reaction also causes the stomach to produce more acid to maintain its pH level, leading to acidity.
• Hence, assertion (A) is false as baking soda does not create acidity in the stomach. Instead, it can lead to acidity due to the reaction it causes.
• Reason (R) is true as baking soda is indeed alkaline.
Conclusion:
• Option (D) is the correct answer as assertion (A) is false, and reason (R) is true.
Assertion (A): Baking soda creates acidity in the stomach.Reason (R):...
Baking soda is a base which when reacts with the acid neutralize the acid (HCL) produced in the stomach.
Baking soda is an alkaline because it is soluble in water and give hydroxide ions in the aqueous solution.
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