Adding fluoride ions to toothpaste and drinking water converts the mineral in tooth enamel, hydroxyapatite, to fluoroapatite.This conversion is beneficial in preventing tooth decay because fluoroapatite
A) has a solubility that is less pH dependent.
B) makes strong hydrogen bonds.
C) prevents halitosis.
D) repels decay-producing bacteria.
E) kills decay-producing bacteria.
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