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Toothpastes contain also a small amount of tiny abrasive particles.

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What is the chemical similatities and differences between toothpaste and an abrasive household cleaner?

Both toothpaste and abrasive household cleaners contain abrasive particles to help with cleaning. However, toothpaste contains mild abrasives like calcium carbonate or hydrated silica, while abrasive household cleaners may contain stronger abrasives like quartz, feldspar, or silica sand. Additionally, toothpaste contains ingredients like fluoride and antibacterial agents specifically designed for oral care, while household cleaners contain surfactants and disinfectants for general cleaning purposes.


What is the chemical formula formula for toothpaste?

Toothpaste is a mixture, not a compound and so there cannot be a chemical formula.


What is the chemical equation for elephant toothpaste?

Not so much a chemical equation, but really a mix of ingredients - a recipe really. They often consist of mildly abrasive powders, a detergent, and an antiseptic, a bleach/whitener, along with flavoring. Shamefully, some toothpastes featured sugar sweetening too (!!!!)


What is the formula for toothpaste?

Toothpaste is a mixture, not a compound and so there cannot be a chemical formula.


What is every chemical compound?

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How does tooth paste remove stains from teeth?

Toothpaste contains abrasive particles, such as silica, that help physically scrub away surface stains on teeth. In addition, toothpaste may also contain active ingredients like fluoride or whitening agents that can help break down and remove stains through chemical action. Brushing with toothpaste regularly can help prevent and remove stains on teeth.


What chemical reaction is formed from toothpaste?

None. Toothpaste is a cleaning substance containing soap, that is why it foams.


What chemical used to prevent tooth decay?

The most important component of toothpaste is fluoride, which will strengthen the tooth enamel. Some types of toothpaste contain xylitol as well, which acts as an antibacterial to fight caries. Toothpaste also contain abrasive material to help remove deposits of food and plaque and different types of flavor ingredients, e.g. menthol, to remove or mask bad breath.


Does sensodyne toothpaste contain carrageenan?

Sensodyne toothpaste does not contain the chemical triclosan. Triclosan is a chemical that is used in making socks, cutting boards and soaps.


What is the chemical formula of household ammonia?

The chemical formula of household ammonia is NH3.


Where can you get Flouride?

Fluoride(not flouride)is a chemical commenly found in toothpaste


Is brushing your teeth a chemical change?

It's a physical action without toothpaste. Many toothpaste have inactive ingredients, and are only there to "taste good". Toothpaste with fluoride, baking soda, and other common dental ingredients will undergo small chemical changes when they come in contact with water (when baking soda in water come together it creates a chemical reaction). So in some respects it's both!