Tooth enamel is composed of hydroxyapatite, whose simplest formula is Ca5(PO4)3OH, and whose corresponding Ksp = 6.8 * 10-27. As, fluoride in fluorinated water or in toothpaste reacts with hydroxyapatite to form fluoroapatite, Ca5(PO4)3F, whose Ksp = 1.0 * 10-60. Write the expression for the solubility-constant for hydroxyapatite and for fluoroapatite.

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Tooth enamel is composed of hydroxyapatite, whose simplest formula is Ca5(PO4)3OH, and whose corresponding Ksp = 6.8 * 10-27. As, fluoride in fluorinated water or in toothpaste reacts with hydroxyapatite to form fluoroapatite, Ca5(PO4)3F, whose Ksp = 1.0 * 10-60. Write the expression for the solubility-constant for hydroxyapatite and for fluoroapatite.

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