2007-08-14 02:45:50 · 6 answers · asked by Jstevens 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It depends on whether you are talking about a stick or powder.
A stick sinks. Powder floats due to surface tension.
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2007-08-14 02:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chalk, in solid form, can either float or sink depending on the density of the liquid in which it's being immersed. For example, the chalk will easily float on mercury or molten lead, but will sink in alcohol or water.
2007-08-14 11:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by stopwar11112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chalk will sink because it has a density well above 1.
2007-08-14 03:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sink. Chalk is a natural mineral. The only mineral that floats is pumice; and that's because it's mostly air.
2007-08-14 03:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
density of chalk (calcium carbonate) is 2.8 g/cm^3
density of water is 1 g/cm^3
since chalk is more dense than water, it sinks.
the only reason powdered chalk floats in water is due to the surface tension of the water. if you stir it, the chalk will sink.
2007-08-14 03:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by Dr W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it sinks
2007-08-14 03:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by kooljade12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋