What does hydrochloric acid have to do with treacle?
It’s used in the refining process that turns sugar into treacle
What is another name for hydrogen chloride?
Hydrochloric acid vapour
What health issues occur due to hydrogen chloride
Burning eyes/throat. Flu-like symptoms
How does hydrogen chloride get into the air?
Chemical spills, burning plastic, volcanic eruptions
Why cannot it eat through stomach lining?
It’s protected by a thick layer of sticky mucus
What happens if too much stomach acid is produced?
Stomach ulcers
What happens if too little stomach acid is produced?
Nutrient deficiencies