weathering

Chemical Weathering – Examples, Types & Reactions

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Chemical Weathering – Examples, Types & Reactions

Weathering of rocks is due to the processes of mechanical disintegration and chemical decomposition. It can happen due to different physical, chemical and biological factors of nature.

Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks are decomposed by chemical processes like Hydration, reduction, oxidation, carbonation, etc. All these can be discussed under chemical factors.

Rock weathering – Definition, Type and Products of Weathering

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rock weathering

Weathering is the breakdown and alteration of rocks at Earth’s surface through physical and chemical reactions with the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. Weathered rock or minerals will break down into smaller units and eventually disintegrate into even smaller particles. This takes place in two major ways: physical (or mechanical) and chemical weathering; to a lesser … Read more