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Milk of magnesia is oftentaken to reduce the discomfort associated with acid stomach orheartburn. The recommended dose is 1 teaspoon, which contains4.0x10^2 mg of Mg(OH)2.What volume of an

HClsolution with a pH of1.4 can be neutralized by one dose of milk of magnesia?

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Milk of Magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water. Acommon medicine, it is often used as an antacid because itneutralizes hydrochloric acid in the stomach:
Mg(OH)2(s) + 2 HCl(aq) ? Mg2+(aq) + 2 H2O(l)
Calculate the mass of HCl that is neutralized by 2 g of Mg(OH)2(s)

The daily output of stomach acid (gastric juices) is 1000 mL to 2000 mL. Prior to a meal, stomach acid (HCl) typically has a pH of 1.42.

a. Calculate the milliliters of stomach acid neutralized by two tablets of Maalox.

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

b. Calculate the number of milliliters of stomach acid neutralized by one tablespoon of milk of magnesia (one tablespoon = three teaspoons).

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.


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