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The calcium supplements taken by many women are composedprimarily of powdered calcium carbonate, CaCO3, which isalso the primary compoent of marble.

(a) Briefly expain whyCaCO3 would be agood source for a woman suffering from chronic heartburn. Use a netionic equation.

(b) Marble statues erode when exposed to acidic precipitation.Give a brief chemical explanation for this erosion.

(c) Briefly explain why many people prefer antacids in whichMg(OH)2 is the active ingredient over those that use useCaCO3.

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a Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid HCl This can create a burning discomfort in the upper abdomen or below the breast bone CaCO3 which is a    See Answer
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