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7. 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

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7. 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 MgCl + 2HO How many grams of HCI can a 200 mg dose of Mg(OH)2 neutralize?

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