vStomach cells secrete hydrochloric acid
(0.155 M HCl)
to digest the food.vGeneration of too much acid ¨
ÒheartburnÓ.
vAntacids neutralize the excess HCl.
vThis reaction then is an Acid/Base reaction.
Antacids
(0.155 M HCl)
to digest the food.