Which is called as milk of magnesia and give its uses?

1.	Which is called as milk of magnesia and give its uses?
Answer» Magnesium ALSO known as Magnesium Hydroxide ( MgOH) is commonly used to treat INDIGESTION as When we eat too MUCH or when we are in depression then our stomach produces an acid called Hydrochloric Acid ( HCl ) which is more in amount. So, We DRINK Milk of Magnesia as it is a base, it will neutralise the acid with it and produce a salt called Magnesium CHLORIDE ( MgCl2 ). Hence, giving us relief.

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