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What is the role of water in chemical weathering of rocks?
What is the role of water in chemical weathering of rocks?
Water is the main operator, causing dissolution and acid reactions to break down minerals.
How does rain contribute to the chemical weathering of rocks?
How does rain contribute to the chemical weathering of rocks?
Rain contains a variety of ions captured from the atmosphere, which participate in chemical reactions.
Explain the relationship between the rate of chemical weathering and Bowens Reaction Series.
Explain the relationship between the rate of chemical weathering and Bowens Reaction Series.
The rate of chemical weathering is inversely related to Bowens Reaction Series.
Why are most igneous rocks out of chemical equilibrium with surface conditions?
Why are most igneous rocks out of chemical equilibrium with surface conditions?
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What are some examples of minerals that undergo chemical decomposition due to water?
What are some examples of minerals that undergo chemical decomposition due to water?
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