Question

Milk of Magnesia is a type of medication people can take to help with heartburn and indigestion cause by stomach acid.

If the pH of this solution is 10.5, which phrase would correctly describe Milk of Magnesia?


This substance would turn blue litmus paper to red.


This substance will likely taste sour.


This substance is acidic.


This substance is basic.

Answer 1

This substance is basic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The milk of Magnesia, a type of medication which can help people with heartburn and with a pH of 10.5 is a basic solution.

• Bases are certain metallic oxides, metallic hydroxides and aqueous ammonia.
• They have the following properties:

1. On the pH scale, they have a value between 7-14
2. They turn red litmus paper blue.
3. Bases are electrolytes.
4. They have a bitter taste.
5. They are soapy or slippery to feel.