Stomach Acid Has a PH Value of 1

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Stomach acid has a pH value of 1.5-2.0.Antacids have a pH value of 10.5.Antacids are a common medication used to reduce the "burning" effect of stomach acid moving back up into the esophagus (the tube that carries food to the stomach).Describe how antacids affect the concentration of free hydrogen ions to provide relief from "heartburn."

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