What is chemical weathering? Give an example.

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Ajeett · Answer 1 · 2021-12-10T20:46:48+0000

Chemical Weathering happens when water dissolves minerals in a rock that then produces new compounds. For example when water comes in contact with granite. Feldspar crystals inside the granite react chemically so it forms clay minerals. The clay weakens the rock, making it more likely to break.

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