In a teaspoon (5.0 mL) of a liquid antacid, there are 383. mg of Mg(OH)2 and 386. mg of Al(OH)3. A 0.080 M HCl solution, which is similar to stomach acid, is used to neutralize 5.0 mL of the liquid antacid.
A.)
How many milliliters of the HCl solution are needed to neutralize the Mg(OH)2?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
B.)
How many milliliters of the HCl solution are needed to neutralize the Al(OH)3?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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