Tooth enamel is composed of the mineral hydroxyapatite, Ca5(PO4)3OH which has a Ksp of 6.8 x 10-37. What is the molar solubility of tooth enamel in water? What is the solubility of tooth enamel in saliva, after consuming a gallon of orange juice, where the pH is 5.5?
Tooth enamel is composed of the mineral hydroxyapatite, Ca5(PO4)3OH which has a Ksp of 6.8 x 10-37. What is the molar solubility of tooth enamel in water? What is the solubility of tooth enamel in saliva, after consuming a gallon of orange juice, where the pH is 5.5?
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- Tooth enamel is composed of the mineral hydroxyapatite, Ca5(PO4)3OH which has a Ksp of 6.8 x 10-37. What is the molar solubility of tooth enamel in water?
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