6 Questions
What are the main factors that cause chemical weathering?
Water, oxygen, carbon dioxide
Which of the following rocks is soluble in water?
Gypsum
What new minerals can be formed from the chemical changes caused by water on soil minerals?
Clay
What happens to minerals in rocks when they combine with atmospheric oxygen?
They convert to oxides
Which weak inorganic acid is formed when carbon dioxide in air dissolves in rainwater?
Carbonic acid
What mineral is released when water combines with the iron-containing rock olivine?
Ferric oxide
Explore the fundamentals of chemical weathering, a process that alters the chemical composition of rocks. Learn about the main factors causing chemical weathering such as water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and how different rock materials react to solubility levels.
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