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Explain why baking soda is the active ingredient in some antacids (used for upset stomac)?
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Explain why baking soda is the active ingredient in some antacids (used for upset stomac)?

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Baking soda acts as a base when exposed to acid in the stomach. This helps people who suffer from indigestion
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