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What chemical compound the shell of a clam made of?
The shell of a clam is primarily made of calcium carbonate. This compound gives the shell its hardness and strength to protect the soft body of the clam.
What word describes the outermost shell of the electrons?
The VALENCE Shell. In any chemical reaction it is the electrons in the Valence Shell that do the reacting. Any inner shells of electrons do NOT take part in a chemical reaction.
Which shell determines the chemical property of an element?
The outermost shell of an element, called the valence shell, determines the chemical properties of the element. The number of electrons in the valence shell influences how atoms bond with other atoms to form molecules.
What does a valence shell have to do with chemical reactions?
The valance shell is important in chemical reactions, as it is the valance electrons which are gained/lost during reactions. An atoms valance electron configuration is what largely determines its chemical reactivity.
What lives in shell?
Snail
What is the body covering of a snail?
if you mean the shell.... it is made of calcium, it grows with the snail and gains whorls (the spirals) ..............similar to a tree, the more spirals the older the snail.
What is a snail's home called?
A snail's home is called a shell. The shell is a hard, protective outer layer that is made up of calcium carbonate. It serves as a home for the snail, providing protection from predators and environmental conditions. The shell also grows with the snail as it continues to develop.
What is the material that the shell of the snail made of?
Calcium carbonate
How is a shell shell made?
Snail shells are made of ..... drum roll please! ..... keratin!! The same stuff as our fingernails!! :) The mother snail puts her "slime" on the eggs so they can survive!
What is the name of a snail home called?
The name of a snail's home is called a "shell." A snail's shell is a hard, protective outer layer that is made up of calcium carbonate. The shell grows with the snail as it continues to grow, and it provides protection from predators and harsh environmental conditions.
Will a baby snail die if its snail shell is chipped?
yes a baby snail will die if it's shell is chipped because a snail shell is very delicate and so is the snail.
When a snail is born does it have a shell?
when a snail is born it has a shell, and its actual body is still growing in the shell.
What will happen if a snail loses its shell?
The snail's shell will get writing on it. What do you think.
What is a snail shell secreted by?
It is secreted by a portion of the snail body called the mantle.
What is the function of a periwinkle shell?
A periwinkle shell provides protection and support for the periwinkle snail. It is made of calcium carbonate and helps the snail retain moisture and regulate its internal environment.
How are hermit crabs made?
the shells hermies use, are sea snail shells. The snail dies, gets washed up, and at lowtide the hermit crab will remove the snail and ocuppy the shell. If a hermie also sees another hermie with a shell they want, they will fight to the death to get the shell.
What is the oldest part of the snail shell?
The oldest part of a snail's shell is the center of the coil. When the snail grows, it grows outward
