How does magnesium hydroxide provide relief for indigestion?(1 point)

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

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The correct response is: Magnesium hydroxide reacts with HCl to produce a solution that is neutral.

Magnesium hydroxide acts as a neutralizing agent by reacting with hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach, thereby reducing acidity and providing relief from indigestion.