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IT IS IN SCIENCE {When a rock is exposed to chemical weathering, it

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Answer: Chemical weathering changes the molecular structure of rocks and soil.

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Chemical weathering is caused by rain water reacting with the mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals (clays) and soluble salts. These reactions occur particularly when the water is slightly acidic.

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