36. NCERT Exemplar XXV

 

The neutralizing reactions that apply to everyday events are as follows:

(a). Digestive disorders: When the stomach produces too much 'hydrochloric acidformic acidmethanoic acid', called 'hyperacidity,' digestive disorders can occur. The acid can be treated by consuming basic substances such as 'milk of magnesia' or 'flacking sodabaking sodacooking soda'.

(b). Ant-bite: The sting of an ant releases 'methanoic acidformic acidhydrochloric acid' or 'formic acid' in the body. These acids cause a burning sensation and irritation. This issue is fixed by rubbing moist baking soda on it because moist milk of magnesiabaking sodacooking soda is basic in nature.