We brush our teeth with toothpaste that is basic in nature. Explain why? [3 MARKS]

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Solution

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 prevent the decay of our tooth.
Hence our toothpaste is basic in nature so that we can prevent tooth decay

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