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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


What pH is a weak alkali?

any concerted alkali is weak alkali


Is toothpaste an acid or alkali?

Toofpaste is am owkawi


Is alkali an acid?

No. Alkali's and acids are an separate ends of the pH scale, the pH of acids being 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (strong to weak) and the pH of alkali's being 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 (weak to strong). Examples of acids are hydrochloric acid (strong) and vinegar (weak). Toothpaste is an example of a weak alkali.


Is limewater alkali or acid?

weak alkali.


What is the reaction when you add acids and alkali's?

you create a neutral solution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well it depends actually it doesn't always create a neutral solution. Here's the order: Strong Alkali + Strong Acid = Neutralisation (water + salt) Strong Alkali + Weak Acid = Weak Alkali Weak Alkali + Weak Acid = Neutralisation ( water + salt) Weak Alkali + Strong Acid = Weak Acid Strong Alkali + Strong Acid = Neutralisation (water + salt) Hope it helps! :)


Is toothpaste a strong alkali or a weak?

Toothpaste is slightly basic, but it is not considered a strong alkali. The pH of toothpaste typically ranges from 7 to 9, which is mild compared to strong alkalis like sodium hydroxide or ammonia.


Is toothpaste alkali?

Yes it netralises acid in gums and teeth


Is a toothpaste alkali?

Yes, From my science teacher I was told toothpaste is an Alkali as it breaks down the acid from your teeth, I think anyway? all the best


What is anExample of weak alkali?

well, i think a possible one is toothpaste. Im not enritrley sure. hope it helps though! :)A weak alkali is sea water, or eggs.


Is toothpaste an alkali?

Yes it is acid would be horrible on your teeth - wouldn't it?


Toothpaste an acid or alkali?

Toothpaste is generally slightly basic (alkaline) in nature. This helps neutralize acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and can help prevent tooth decay.