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The Average Stomach Holds Around 1 Liter of Liquid and Contains

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The average stomach holds around 1 liter of liquid and contains 0.01 M HCl (stomach acid). A typical antacid tablet contains 750 mg of calcium carbonate. If we assume someone has a full stomach, how many antacid tablets would a person need to neutralize all the acid in their stomach? Assume that no new acid is produced. Hint: Write out the neutralization reaction before performing your calculations.

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