Predict what will happen in the human body when a person ingests a large amount of Rolaids®, i.e., a base
What will be an ideal response?
Because the Rolaids® are a base, they would neutralize some of the acid in the stomach. If enough of the acid is neutralized, the body's buffer systems would need to correct the pH shift.
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