Chemistry, asked by KasishPilan2017, 1 year ago

piece of chalk can be broken into small particles on hammering but it is not possible to break a piece of iron in the same fashion why

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Answered by Rakshitsaini
5
the intermolecular forces between chalk is very less than iron.

KasishPilan2017: Thanx
Answered by RahulMahata
3
the particles in the chalk are loosely packed. indirectly it can decide that intermolecular forces of attraction between molecules are far less than intermolecular forces of attraction of iron

this results in the softness of the Chalk. and this also results in the capability of retaining or absorbing water.

the water molecules get stuck between the spaces between molecules.

that is the case of iron nail water does not enter the molecular aggregate because there is no space between molecules.

hope this helps you!
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