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The white powdery or chunky appearance of calcium metal is due to oxidation that forms calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide on the surface. These compounds give the metal a dull or powdery look instead of its natural silver metallic appearance.

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Q: Why did the calcium metal have a white powdery or chunky appearance and not a silver metallic appearance?
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