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We brush our teeth with toothpaste that is basic in nature. Explain why? [3 MARKS]
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Explanation: 2 Marks
The bacteria present in our mouth produce acid which tends to decay our tooth.
The basic compounds present in our toothpaste neutralize the acids produced by the bacteria and preventthe decay of our tooth.
Hence our toothpaste is basic in nature so that we can prevent tooth decay
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Application: 1 Mark
Explanation: 2 Marks
The bacteria present in our mouth produce acid which tends to decay our tooth.
The basic compounds present in our toothpaste neutralize the acids produced by the bacteria and preventthe decay of our tooth.
Hence our toothpaste is basic in nature so that we can prevent tooth decay
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