Question

Differentiate between
1)Stalactite and stalagmite​

Answer 1

Answer:

i. Stalactites hang from the ceiling of a

cave while stalagmites grow from the

cave floor.

ii. Stalactites have a pointy adge but

stalagmites have a thick edge

iii. Stalactites formation depend on the

rate of dissolution of calcium

carbonate at the rate of conversion of

calcium bicarbonate into calcium

carbonate at the edge of stalactites

but the formation of stalagmite depends on the pH of the water and surface tension of the edge

Explanation:

Definition -

Stalactites are formation that hang from the celling of caves

Stalagmites are the formation that rise from the floor of cave

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