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Hydrochloric acid is released by the stomach. It mixes with pepsinogen to produce pepsin. Pepsin breaks down proteins. The hydrochloric acid also helps turn the solid food into a liquid that makes digestion possible. In addition, the HCl being very acidic provides protective mechanism to the body by being anti-bacterial in action. lastly , it converts the ferric iron to its ferrous form..and helps in its absorption..
The hydrochloric acid in ther stomach has two main purposes:
- It sterilises food by killing pathogens and other microbes.
- It has a pH of 2, which is perfect for proteases such as pepsin to break down proteins as effectively as possible.
Dr.ZULCAIF
From Hajveri University
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Example two acids used in the laboratory?
Nitric acid, hydrochloric acid.
How many elements does hydrochloric acid contain?
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) contains two elements: hydrogen and chlorine.
What is the mole ratio of hydrogen to hydrochloric acid?
The mole ratio of hydrogen to hydrochloric acid is 1:2. This means that in the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrogen and hydrochloric acid, one mole of hydrogen reacts with two moles of hydrochloric acid.
What is the acid HCl called?
hydrochloric acid
What two substances can react with hydrochloric acid to form salt?
Two substances that can react with hydrochloric acid to form salt are metal oxides and metal carbonates. When metal oxides react with hydrochloric acid, they form metal chloride and water. When metal carbonates react with hydrochloric acid, they form metal chloride, carbon dioxide, and water.
