Calcium carbonate is used in many antacids to neutralize stomach acid, as depicted by the following chemical equation: CaCO3(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → CaCl2 + H2O(l) + CO2(g) If 250. mg of calcium carbonate reacts with 2.609 g of hydrochloric acid, how much hydrochloric acid will remain? Provide your answer in g to 3 decimal places.

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Calcium carbonate is used in many antacids to neutralize stomach acid, as depicted by the following chemical equation:

CaCO3(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → CaCl2 + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

If 250. mg of calcium carbonate reacts with 2.609 g of hydrochloric acid, how much hydrochloric acid will remain? Provide your answer in g to 3 decimal places.

 
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