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5 July, 12:44

suppose a persons stomach wall was irritated by an over-secretion of stomach acid. why do you think a person would take milk of magnesia, a basic solution? explain your answer in terms of pH.

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  1. 5 July, 12:47
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    The pH of stomach secretion is low. This means it is acidic. Too much production can corrode the stomach wall. Therefore in such a situation drinking a basic solution with a higher pH neutralizes some of the stomach acidic secretions hence relieving the effect;

    Acid + Base -  Salt + Water
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