Chemistry, asked by pallu52081, 1 year ago

Explain why toothpaste are made to be slightly alkaline in nature

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Answered by aadhurshini
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Answer:

Toothpaste are made to be alkaline or basic in nature to counteract the acids in our mouth.

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Answered by GR2006
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Bacteria uses acid to eat away at teeth. Alkali neutralizes acid that dissolves teeth and also serves as a cleansing agent. Thus, teeth stay cleaner and avoid more damage with toothpaste.

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