Chemical weathering is the process by which chemical reactions break down rocks. This kind of weathering varies greatly and depends on the type of minerals in the rock, the type of chemicals introduced, and other factors. Three of the main varieties of chemical weathering are oxidation, hydrolysis, and solution, all of which involve different chemical stimuli. Chemical weathering occurs naturally and often combines with other forms of weathering and other natural forces to change rocks and rock... więcej

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