Baking soda (NaHCO 3 ) is often used as an antacid. It neutralizes excess hydrochloric acid secreted

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Baking soda (NaHCO3) is often used as an antacid. It neutralizes excess hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach:

NaHCO3(s) + HCl(aq) NaCl(aq) + HO(l) + CO(aq)

Milk of magnesia, which is an aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide, is also used as an antacid:

Mg(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) 2HO()+ MgCl(aq)

Which is the more effective antacid per gram, NaHCO3 or Mg(OH)2?

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 9780618946907

6th Edition

Authors: Steven S Zumdahl

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