Chapter 2, Problem 2ITD

Summary Introduction

To review:

The molar concentration of the following:

$\begin{array}{l}{\text{(i) H}}^{\text{+}}{\text{ and OH}}^{\text{-}}\text{ concentrations after reflux event}\text{.}\\ {\text{(ii) H}}^{\text{+}}{\text{ and OH}}^{\text{-}}\text{ concentrations at the peak of reflux}\text{.}\end{array}$

Introduction:

The gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) disease is known to be a digestive disorder, which mainly affects the lower segment of esophageal sphincter, which is basically the ring of muscle found between the stomach and esophagus. The condition when the pH (potential of hydrogen) of esophagus drops below 7, the reflux is said to take place.