Fluoride Based Salts in Toothpaste Are Used to _________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Fluoride based salts in toothpaste are used to _________ .

• A) prevent cavities by strengthening enamel
• B) provide a pleasant taste
• C) color the foams produced and whiten teeth
• D) aid in the remineralization of plaque
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Two-Tailed Hypothesis

A form of statistical hypothesis testing where the alternative hypothesis specifies that the parameter of interest differs from the null hypothesis.

Population Mean

The average value of all the members of a set or population, denoting the central tendency.

Null Hypothesis

An assumption made for a statistical test that there is no significant difference or effect, to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Equality Sign

A symbol used in mathematics to indicate that two expressions on either side of the sign are equal in value.