GOLAYA PROGRESSIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Investigatory Project

To check the presence of ions in different

samples of toothpaste

Name : Pulkit Malik

Class : XII Sec : A
Sub : Chemistry
Roll No. : 06
I would like to express my special thanks of
gratitude to my Chemistry teacher Ms. Shilpa
Bhatia for her able guidance and support in
completing my project.
I would also like to xtend my gratitude to our
respected Principal Sir Mr. Jagdish Sharma
and Vice-Principal Ma’am Ms. Rachna Arora
for providing me with all the facilities that
were required to complete this Chemistry
project.

Name: Pulkit Malik

Class: XII
Sec:A
This is to certify that the content of the
Project is the bonafide work of Pulkit of
class XII and is submitted to me for partial
fulfilment of requirement of CBSE.
The original research work was carried out
by her under my supervision in the academic
year 2022-23. Based on the declaration made
by her, I recommend this project for
evaluation.

Mrs. Shilpa Bhatia

PGT Chemistry
 Aim

To check the presence of ions in different samples of

toothpaste
 Introduction
Every toothpaste contains the following ingredients:
binders, abrasives, subsers, humectants, flavours,
sweeteners, fluorides, tooth whiteners, a preservative and
water. Binders thicken toothpaste- they prevent separation
of the solid and liquid component, especially storage. They
also effect the speed and volume of foam production, rate
of flavor release and product dispersal, the appearance of
toothpaste ribbon on the toothbrush. Some binders are gum
solid alignate, methyl cellulose, carrageen and magnesium
aluminium silicate.

Chemical Reaction
1. CO3 +MgSO4 → MgCO3 + SO4 (white ppt.)

2. CO3 + 2CH3COOH → (CH3COO)2Ca + H2O

(CH3COO)2Ca + (NH4)2C2O4 → 2CHCOONH4 +CaC2O4

3. NaHPO4 + MgCl2+ NH4OH → Mg(NH4)PO4 + 2NaCl +

H2O

4. I+ AgNO3 →NO3+AgI (yellow ppt.)

5. (COOH)2 + 2CH3COONa → NO REACTION

6. Pb + 2KI→ NO REACTION 7. MgCl2 + NH4OH+

(NH3)2HPO4 → Mg(NH4)PO4 + 2NH4 +H2O
 Requirements
 Laptop
 Wifi connection
 Stationary material
 Paper,pen,stick file
 General Procedure
 I undertook the extensive research work to
determine the presence of ions in different
samples of toothpaste.

During this process, I have examined different

research papers published online as well as in
different books.

The photographs of the experiment conducted

in chemistry lab are attached herewith for
reference.

I shared my knowledge and experience after

conducting experiment related to my
investigatory project.
 Experiment

Aim:
To check the presence of ions in different
samples of toothpaste
Material Required