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No. Chalk is calcium carbonate and is insoluble in water. It is an ionic solid with a giant lattice structure.

Traditional blackboard chalk was made from naturally occurring calcium carbonate formed from the remains of minute protozoa. This gave the material a soft quality. Crystalline calcium carbonate, calcite, is a transparent crystalline substance. (Modern blackboard chalks were made from powdered calcium sulfate which is also insoluble in water)

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Why does a piece of chalk called a matter?

A piece of chalk is called matter because it is made up of atoms and molecules, which are the building blocks of all matter in the universe. In this case, the chalk is composed of materials such as calcium carbonate and other compounds that give it its physical properties.


Is a piece of chalk crushed a physical change?

Yes, crushing a piece of chalk is a physical change because the chalk is still composed of the same molecules before and after being crushed. The change in appearance is only due to the physical state of the substance.


Can a rubber band a piece of chalk or a skirt be more easily broken?

A rubber band would be more easily broken than a piece of chalk or a skirt. Rubber bands are designed to stretch and be flexible, making them more likely to break when stretched beyond their limits. A piece of chalk is more rigid and a skirt is made of fabric, which are not as easily broken by stretching or bending.


Why does surface of a reactant influence the rate of the reaction?

A chemical reaction is nothing but the conversion of the reactant molecules into product molecules. By increasing the surface area of the reactants more number of reactant molecules are exposed which eventually increases the rate of the reaction...for example, powdered chalk piece dissolves faster in water than a piece of chalk.


Why does surface area of a reactant influence the rate of the reactions?

A chemical reaction is nothing but the conversion of the reactant molecules into product molecules. By increasing the surface area of the reactants more number of reactant molecules are exposed which eventually increases the rate of the reaction...for example, powdered chalk piece dissolves faster in water than a piece of chalk.


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

Chalk does not dissolve in water as it is mainly composed of calcium carbonate, which is insoluble in water. You can test this by placing a piece of chalk in a container of water and observing that it does not break down or disappear.


Is a piece of chalk a conductor or an insulator?

A piece of chalk is an insulator. It does not conduct electricity due to its high resistance to the flow of electrical current.


What is the best metric unit to use for a piece of chalk?

Centimetres and/or millimetres - depending on the size of the piece !


What do you get when you crush a piece of chalk?

When you crush a piece of chalk you get lots of small pieces of chalk.It is only a physical change. It is not a chemical change.


How much does chalk weigh?

Umm, assuming that you're talking about chalk: well, you can break it into different sizes, but a normal-sized stick would probably be a few ounces, not sure though. Ive never weighed chalk before though...


Is crushing a piece of chalk a chemical change or a physical change?

Crushing a piece of chalk is only a physical change. Chemically, it is still chalk.


How long is a piece of chalk in millimeters?

It is a fraction of the length of a piece of string!