Chalk is an ionic compound. Which is a property of all ionic compounds that makes chalk particularly useful for writing on a chalkboard?

Ionic compounds typically form hard, brittle solids. When chalk is pressed and rubbed against a chalkboard, small brittle fragments wear off and leave a visible mark. So hardness and brittleness make chalk useful for writing; a high melting point does not explain how it marks the board.

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