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Antacids often contain calcium carbonate, which provides carbonate ions that act as a base. These carbonate ions neutralize stomach acid by accepting free hydrogen ions (H+). This chemical reaction produces water and carbon dioxide gas as products. If the antacid is dissolved before ingestion, the reaction occurs more quickly because the ions are more readily available to react.
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