The Addition of Sodium Pyrophosphate to Toothpaste Is for the Purpose

question 29

Multiple Choice

The addition of sodium pyrophosphate to toothpaste is for the purpose of

• A) removing tartar.
• B) removing plaque.
• C) detergent.
• D) minimize cavities.

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Definitions:

Negatively Charged Proteins

Proteins that carry a net negative charge at physiological pH, often involved in cellular processes like DNA binding and enzyme regulation.

Resting Plasma Membrane

The state of the plasma membrane of a cell when it is not being excited by external stimuli, maintaining a specific voltage across it.

Positively Charged

Describes atoms or molecules that have more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive electrical charge.

Electrically Neutral

A condition where an object or system has an equal number of positive and negative charges, leading to no net electrical charge.