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Chalk is composed of calcite which is calcium carbonate. When CaCO3 is heated the carbon dioxide from its structure escapes thus breaking its well formed structure which breaks and the chalk crumbles.

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Is chalk strong?

Depending on what you mean by strong, chalk is terribly weak in terms of erosion.


Is chalk soluble in COLD water?

Chalk is not soluble in cold water. It is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, which is only slightly soluble in water. Warm or hot water may slightly increase the solubility of chalk but it will not fully dissolve.


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What happen when you put chalk into water more then a week?

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What types of weathering affect chalk?

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Why is chalk easy to break but also very strong?

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How do you separate camphor from chalk powder?

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Why does chalk dissolve in tap water?

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