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Antacids are bases that neutralize what in the digestive tract?

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Antacids are bases that neutralize acids in the digestive tract. Magnesium hydroxide [Mg OH 2] is one such antacid. It reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach according to the following reaction: Mg OH 2 + 2HCl  MgCl2 + 2H2O How many grams of HCl can a 200 mg dose of Mg OH 2 neutralize?.

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