Answer to Question #36930 in Biochemistry for alexis

Question

milk of magnesia is sometimes used a remedy for a acid stomach. would you expect the ph of milk magnesia to be less than 7, more than 7, or 7? why?

Answer 1

Milk of Magnesia is a solution of magnesium hydroxide. The suspension is milky white in color. It is an alkali which is used as an antacid to neutralize gastric acid. Milk of magnesia has a pH between 10 and 11