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Why does tooth decay start when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5?

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The enamel of the teeth is made of a compound 'X'. It is the hardest substance of the body. It does not dissolve in water but gets corroded when the pH of mouth is lowered below 5.5 (a) Identify the compound 'X' (b) How does it undergo damage due to eating sweets? What should we do to prevent tooth decay?

LAKHMIR SINGH & MANJIT KAUR-ACID, BASES AND SALTS-Exercise
  1. What is the common name of water soluble bases?

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  2. What is common I all the water soluble bases (or alkalis)?

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  3. Why does tooth decay start when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5?

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  4. What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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  5. Which is more acidic: a solution of pH=2 or a solution of pH=6?

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  6. Which s more basic (or more alkaline) : a solution of H=8 or a solutio...

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  7. Name the scientist who developed the pH scale.

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  8. Name the indicator which can give us an idea of how strong or weak an ...

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  9. The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two ...

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  10. What is the name of the indicator which can be used for testing the pH...

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  11. What colour will universal indicator show if you add it to the followi...

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  12. A beaker of concentrated hydrochloric acid has a pH of 1. What colour ...

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  13. Two solutions X and Y are tested with universal indicator. Solution X ...

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  14. Two solutions A and B have pH values of 3.0 and 9.5 respectively. Whic...

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  15. Two drinks P and Q gave acidic and alkaline reactions, respectively on...

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  16. Two solutions X and Y have pH=4 and pH=8, respectively. Which solution...

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  17. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words (a). Acids have a p...

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  18. Fresh milk has a pH of 6. How do you think the pH will change as it tu...

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  19. (a). What is a universal indicator? For what purpose is it used? (b)...

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  20. Which chemical is injected into the skin of a person. (a). During an...

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