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What is the chemical name of chalk?

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Calcium carbonate

Chalk is a soft, white, porous form of limestone.

Its chemical name is calcium carbonate, with the formula CaCO₃; marble and limestone are other forms of the same compound.

Sodium carbonate is washing soda and magnesium carbonate is used in antacids.

Hence, Calcium carbonate.

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