What To Know About Fluoride In Toothpaste

Fluoride is added to toothpaste by adding the compound sodium fluoride. 

what you need to know about fluoride in toothpaste

1. What is sodium fluoride? Write out the chemical formula.

2. Draw a representation of a sodium fluoride molecule. 

2. Based on the formula and the information from the article, why is sodium fluoride added to toothpaste?

take a photo of your work for this assessment and submit it (on altitude).

apply your learning about chemical formulas to sodium fluoride to understand its effects. 

Sodium Fluoride In Toothpaste