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Well you see, as the chalk rubs against the blackboard bits of it get left behind, showing you what your teacher thinks your cursive should look like, or a new trick when dividing big numbers.

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Is sidewalk chalk made out of the same things as blackboard chalk?

Yes, both sidewalk chalk and blackboard chalk are typically made of calcium sulfate. However, sidewalk chalk is often mixed with additional ingredients like pigments and binding agents to make it more durable for outdoor use.


What is Crayola sidewalk chalk?

Its regular chalk made by the Crayola corporation. The chalk is also larger in diameter than chalk for a blackboard to make it sturdier.


Explain Why blackboards are not scratched by chalk but by the sand embedded in the chalk?

Blackboards are typically made of a material that is softer than chalk, such as slate or porcelain. When you write on a blackboard with chalk, the friction between the chalk and the board causes the chalk to wear down and leave behind tiny particles of sand or abrasive material embedded in the chalk. These abrasive particles then scratch the surface of the blackboard as you write, creating marks that can be difficult to erase.


Why is it possible to write on a blackboard with chalk?

Chalk is made of calcium carbonate, a soft mineral that leaves a visible mark when drawn on a rough surface like a blackboard. When drawn on the blackboard, chalk particles rub off and stick to the surface due to friction, creating a visible line.


What is a white stick used for writing on a blackboard?

A chalk stick is used for writing on a blackboard.


What natural resours is in chalk?

Blackboard chalk is composed of calcium carbonate.


Is blackboard chalk the same as cliff chalk from the white rock beach in portrush?

No. Blackboard chalk is calcium sulfate, also known as gypsum. Cliff chalk is calcium carbonate, also known as calcite or limestone.


What do you write with on a blackboard 5 letters?

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What is a piece of slate on which to write on with chalk named after a color?

A chalkboard is a piece of slate on which to write with chalk and is named after the color "black".


What is a blackboard?

A blackboard is a large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, which can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased.


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Is blackboard chalk dangerous?

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