Why is stomach acid strong?

Answer 1

Stomach acid or gastric acid is a strong acid. Gastric acid is secretion produced in the stomach. It is one of the main ditotonic soloutions secreted, together with several enzymes and intrinsic factors. Chemically it is an acid solution with a pH of 1 to 2 in the stomach lumen, consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid (HCl) (around 0.5%, or 5000 parts per million), and large quantities of potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl).

Answer 2

Hydrochloric Acid is considered strong and fully ionized when in aqueous solution with a very low pH. It is a strong acid because it is a strong electrolyte. It is a strong electrolyte because when it is dissolved in water, almost all of the H+ ions will ionize and become surrounded by water molecules. A weak acid will only have a small fraction of H+ ions.

Answer 3

Stomach acid, also known as gastric acid, is strong because it contains hydrochloric acid (HCl), which helps break down proteins in food and kill bacteria. The acidity is necessary for proper digestion and nutrient absorption in the stomach.

Answer 4

Stomach Acid is mainly made up of HCL the pH is around 1-2. so yes its a fairly strong acid

Answer 5

In order to kill any bacteria present on the food eaten by the animal.

Answer 6

Sulphuric acid - H2SO4 - is a strong acid.

Answer 7

The pH is between 2 and 3; the acid is the hydrochloric acid (HCl).