The daily output of stomach acid (gastric juice) is 1000 mL

Last updated: 7/31/2022

The daily output of stomach acid (gastric juice) is 1000 mL to 2000 mL. Prior to a meal, stomach acid (HCl) typically has a pH of 1.42. (10.5, 10.6) a. What is the [H3O+] of stomach acid? b. One chewable tablet of the antacid Maalox contains 600. mg of CaCO3. Write the neutralization equation, and calculate the milliliters of stomach acid neutralized by two tablets of Maalox. c. The antacid milk of magnesia contains 400. mg of Mg(OH)2 per teaspoon. Write the neutralization equation, and calculate the number of milliliters of stomach acid neutralized by one tablespoon of milk of magnesia (one tablespoon = three teaspoons).