Stomach acid in humans is measured by the pH Scale. The pH scale runs from 0-14. 0 pH is very acidic and 14 pH is very alkaline. Purified water for example is pH 7 which is a neutral pH. The pH level of stomach acid is 1.5 pH-3.5 pH. The acid in the stomach is called hydrochloric acid (HCL).
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Stomach acid in humans is measured by the pH Scale. The pH scale runs from 0-14. 0 pH is very acidic and 14 pH is very alkaline. Purified water for example is pH 7 which is a neutral pH. The pH level of stomach acid is 1.5 pH-3.5 pH. The acid in the stomach is called hydrochloric acid (HCL).
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