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

What is the nature of calcium phosphate present in tooth enamel? Learn whether it is acidic, basic, or neutral for CBSE Chemistry exams.

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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.