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chalk has a greater density than water ans also chalk has a low surface tension

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When you mix chalk with water and then evaporate the water what do you have?

chalk


Is chalk powder is soluble in water or not?

No chalk is not solouble. When chalk is put in water the water becomes a suspension ie the particles of chalk keep floating in water.


What happens when you add water to chalk?

Nothing will happen when you add water to chalk, because chalk does not dissolve in water. However, if you are drawing with chalk, as the water evaporates, it will allow the chalk to spread and create more fun.


Is chalk denser than water?

yes chalk is denser then water.


What is the solute and solvent in chalk water?

Water is the solvent and chalk is the solute.


When chalk dissolves in water how can it be collected?

Chalk particles can be collected by using a filtration process. A filter paper or a fine sieve can be used to separate the dissolved chalk particles from the water. The water can then be evaporated to obtain the solid chalk residue.


Will powered chalk and water disolve?

No. Chalk is made of calcium carbonate, which is insoluble in water.


Why is chalk in water is a suspension?

Because chalk isn't soluble.


What kind of reaction do you get when you mix chalk and distilled water?

Chalk doesn't react with pure water.


Does chalk dissolve in water and how could you test it?

yes, u can test this by putting the chalk in water


When chalk dust dissolve in water it is called?

When chalk (the mineral) dissolves in water, it's called "limewater".


How do you separate chalk water?

Due to the chemical composition of Chalk, you can separate it from water either by filtration of evaporation.