Solution Found!

What is the main component of stomach acid? Why do we have stomach acid?

Chapter 14, Problem 3Q

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

What is the main component of stomach acid? Why do we have stomach acid?

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

What is the main component of stomach acid? Why do we have stomach acid?

ANSWER:

Solution:

Step 1

Main component of stomach acid:-

Stomach acid is also called as gastric acid or gastric juice , it  is a digestive fluid, formed in the stomach and is composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl) .05–0.1 M (roughly 5,000–10,000 parts per million or 0.5-1%), potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl).

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back