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Can phenolpthalein solution be used to prove that toothpaste is a base?
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∙ 14y ago
Phenolphthalein changes from colorless to pink in the range of pH 8.2 - 10. If toothpaste has a pH that is below this range, phenolphthalein will not indicate the basicity. if the pH is higher, which I believe it is in most (some) toothpastes, then phenolphthalein can be used, because it will turn from colorless to pink.
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What is the reaction of phenolpthalein on acid and base?
make it useful for testing for signs of carbonation reactions in concrete
What is a base used in toothpaste?
This base may be sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
Is toothpaste an acid or base?
A base
Is toothpaste an acid or a base?
Toothpaste does not have acid in it, Toothpaste is an Alkalie.
Crest toothpaste is it an acid or base?
Crest toothpaste is an acid.
Is toothpaste a acid or base or neutral?
its a base
Is toothpaste juice a acid or base?
base
Is toothpaste juice a acid or base or neutral?
it a base
Is toothpaste acid or base?
NEUTRAL
Which base is present in toothpaste?
The active ingredient of toothpaste is fluorine ions, which is not a base. Although there may be basic compounds added to toothpaste in order to make it a unique product according to the brands.
What colour indicator is toothpaste in methyl orange?
Yellow because toothpaste is base
Why does toothpaste contain base?
toothpaste contains a weak base called hydroxyle because it helps to neutralize and to remove acid in mouth with the PH of 8 called a weak base
