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Chemical Weathering

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How does Water chemically weather rock? ~Water chemically weathers rock by slowly dissolving it. This process takes thousands of years to completely dissolve.
How does Acid Precipitation chemically weather rock? ~Acid Precipitation chemically weathers rock by a high level of activity. The small amounts of sulfuric and nitric acids from natural sources, such as volcanoes can cause small levels of acid. However air pollution can also cause small levels of acid.
How do Acids in Groundwater chemically weather rock? ~Acid in Groundwater chemically weathers rock by containing weak acids, such as carbonic or sulfuric acid. These acids react with rocks in the ground, and creates a chemical reaction. Over a long period of time the rock is completely dissolved.
How do Acids in Living Things chemically weather rock? ~Acids in Living Things chemically weathers rock by containing lichens. Lichens produce acids that can slowly break down rock.
How does Oxidation chemically weather rock? ~Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which an element, such as iron, combines with oxygen to form an oxide. This common form of chemical weathering is what causes rust.
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