Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: 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?. Q: Antacids are bases that neutralize what in the digestive tract? Choices: - fats - hormones - salts - acids A:
Answer:
acids