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Is saliva acid or water

Updated: 8/20/2019

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saliva is an acid, that is made up of water

but it is referred to as an acid

Saliva contains salivary amylase and other ingredients even if it has a high water content. Saliva can be acidic or alkaline and the current school of thought is that alkaline saliva indicates better physical health.

Normal ph for human blood and saliva are comparable at around 7.4

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Is saliva a solution?

Yes, saliva is a solution of hydrochloric acid, water, and other bodily fluids.

What is the acid in your mouth called?

Saliva

What else can be acid?

saliva, stomach acid,

Is saliva an acid alkali or base?

acid

Is saliva basic?

Yes.. Saliva is a basic and alkaline, but not an acid.

Is saliva an acid?

nope

Is there acid in saliva?

yes

Is saliva an acid or base?

The saliva is basic; the pH is 7,1-7,5.

Is saliva an anti acid?

BASES

Is saliva an acid or an alkali?

Alkali

Does saliva contain hydrochloric acid?

What percentage of water is in your saliva?

98% of saliva is water.

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