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when excess stomach acid is treated with milk of magnesia mg(oh)₂ a rea…

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when excess stomach acid is treated with milk of magnesia mg(oh)₂ a reaction takes place in your stomach. mg(oh)₂ + 2hcl → in this neutralization reaction, the products are
a a metallic salt.
b a salt and water.
c carbon dioxide and water.
d water, which has a neutral ph.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In a neutralization reaction between a base ($Mg(OH)_2$) and an acid ($HCl$), the products are a salt ($MgCl_2$) and water ($H_2O$). This is a common type of acid - base reaction.

Answer:

B. a salt and water