Rationalize why chalk (calcium carbonate) has a higher melting point than motor oil

Chapter 10, Problem 10.32

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Rationalize why chalk (calcium carbonate) has a higher melting point than motor oil (large compound made from carbon and hydrogen), which has a higher melting point than water and engages in relatively strong hydrogen bonding interactions

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