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Chemical Weathering
The disintegration of rocks by altering its mineral composition.
Types of Chemical Weathering
1) Hydrolysis
2) Solution
3) Oxidation
4) Carbonation
Hydrolysis
When minerals react chemically with water.
Solution
A process where minerals dissolve in water, leading to the breakdown of rocks.
Oxidation
The reaction of minerals with oxygen, often resulting in the alteration of the mineral structure and colour.
Carbonation
The process in which carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, leading to the dissolution of minerals such as calcium carbonate.