Calcium Phosphate is Present in Tooth Enamel its Nature is (A) Acidic (B) Basic (C) Neutral (D) Amphoteric

Answer: B) Basic

Calcium Phosphate Ca₃(PO₄)₂

• This compound is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid. It is a source of weak phosphoric acid and a stronger base of calcium hydroxide.
• Calcium phosphate consists of calcium ions and phosphate ions, both are inorganic in nature.
• Properties- white amorphous crystalline powder which is odourless and tasteless.
• It shows presence in the crown area of the tooth and in bones.
• It has other names like Calcium phosphate tribasic or Tricalcium Phosphate.