The daily output of stomach acid (gastric juices) is 1000mL to 1400 mL. Prior to a meal, stomach acid HCl typically has a pH of 1.42.
a. The antacid milk of magnesia contains 400mg of Mg(OH)2 per teaspoon. Write the neutralization equation.
b. Calculate the number of milliliters of stomach acid neutralized by 1 tablespoon of milk of magnesia (1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons).