16.94. Fluoride and Dental Hygiene Fluoride ions in drinking bortita water and toothpaste convert hydroxyapatite in tooth enamel into fluorapatite: Concept Cas(PO,);(OH)(s) + F¯ (ag) = Cas(PO,);F(s) + OH (aq) Why is fluorapatite less susceptible than hydroxyapatite to HONerosion by acids?

16.94. Fluoride and Dental Hygiene Fluoride ions in drinking bortita water and toothpaste convert hydroxyapatite in tooth enamel into fluorapatite: Concept Cas(PO,);(OH)(s) + F¯ (ag) = Cas(PO,);F(s) + OH (aq) Why is fluorapatite less susceptible than hydroxyapatite to HONerosion by acids?

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

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Chapter14: Acid- Base Equilibria

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