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What does acid in our mouths do to our teeth and how do we neutralize it?
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How do we neutralize the acid in our mouths?
Our saliva is a powerful neutralising agent, and will reduce the pH of an acid, such as citric acid (fruit)
Is toothpaste an strong or weak acid?
toothpaste is an alkali because bacteria uses acid to eat away at teeth so toothpaste manufactures include alkali in their recipe to neutralize this acid, it also works as a cleansing agent to keep our teeth white! - hope this helps
How can you neutralize the acid in your mouth?
By eating/drinking things that have a pH base of 7 or more (alkali, NOT acid). Try drinking milk or downing some water. If all else fails? I find Zantac 150 (an H2 blocker that stops the production of acid) works quite well at relieving heartburn.
How much stomach acid can one antacid tablet neutralize?
it takes neutralize about 120 mL of stomach acid.
Can vinegar neutralize acid?
No. Vinegar contains an acid, acetic acid.
How do we neutralize the acid in our mouths?
Our saliva is a powerful neutralising agent, and will reduce the pH of an acid, such as citric acid (fruit)
What does acid in our mouths do to teeth?
It rots our teeth
How is brushing your teeth an example of a neutralisation reaction?
Most mouths have acid in them, as a residue from some foods (i.e. pop) and also as a byproduct of bacterial activity. Many toothpastes contain a mild base, which will neutralize some of the acid; hopefully preventing decay. Two of these typical components are calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
Is toothpaste an strong or weak acid?
toothpaste is an alkali because bacteria uses acid to eat away at teeth so toothpaste manufactures include alkali in their recipe to neutralize this acid, it also works as a cleansing agent to keep our teeth white! - hope this helps
How can you neutralize the acid in your mouth?
By eating/drinking things that have a pH base of 7 or more (alkali, NOT acid). Try drinking milk or downing some water. If all else fails? I find Zantac 150 (an H2 blocker that stops the production of acid) works quite well at relieving heartburn.
Why are some crocodile teeth located on the outside of their mouths?
The large lizards with some teeth on the outside of their mouths are Crocodiles, whilst at the same time, the ones with teeth on the inside of their mouths are Alligators.
Do Stingrays have teeth?
No stingrays do not have teeth. But vaccum-like mouths that suck small crusations like Shrimp inyo their mouths. No stingrays do not have teeth. But vaccum-like mouths that suck small crusations like Shrimp inyo their mouths.
What a can neutralize an acid?
A base.
How much stomach acid can one antacid tablet neutralize?
it takes neutralize about 120 mL of stomach acid.
Can vinegar neutralize acid?
No. Vinegar contains an acid, acetic acid.
What kind of chemical will react with and neutralize an acid?
A base, a basic oxide as CaO and a saline hydride as NaH will neutralize an acid.
Does an Acids neutralize bases?
If you have a base an acid can neutralize it, giving water and a salt
