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How does magnesium hydroxide provide relief for indigestion?(1 point)
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Magnesium hydroxide is an acid that neutralizes HCl in the stomach.
Magnesium hydroxide is an acid that neutralizes HCl in the stomach.

Magnesium hydroxide reacts with HCl to produce a solution that is neutral.
Magnesium hydroxide reacts with HCl to produce a solution that is neutral.

Magnesium hydroxide produces magnesium chloride salt, which neutralizes HCl.
Magnesium hydroxide produces magnesium chloride salt, which neutralizes HCl.

Magnesium hydroxide is an acid that digests food in the stomach.

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Correct response: "Magnesium hydroxide reacts with HCl to produce a solution that is neutral."

Explanation: Mg(OH)2 is a base that neutralizes stomach acid: Mg(OH)2 + 2 HCl → MgCl2 + 2 H2O, reducing acidity and relieving indigestion.