Chemistry A-Level
fluoridation
What fluoridation means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of fluoridation
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Reference: AQA
Fluoride reduces tooth decay, but at higher doses there is dental fluorosis and the objection that nobody can opt out of what comes from their tap.
Topics that use fluoridation
- Uses of chlorine and chlorate(I) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- bleach and disinfectant
- chlorate(I) ion
- chloric(I) acid as the active species
- chlorination
- controlling the dose
- Disproportionation
- dose determines risk
- effect of conditions
Using fluoridation in the exam
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