Question

1. what is the effect of adding a basic substance such as a stomach acid reducer to an acidic substance? a. it raises the ph of the acid and brings it closer to neutral. b. it lowers the ph of the acid and brings it away from neutral. c. it brings the ph of the solution to 7. d. it neutralizes the solution.

Explanation:

Basic substances react with acids. They raise pH towards neutral.

Answer:

A. It raises the pH of the acid and brings it closer to neutral.