Question

Discuss the role of water in the process of chemical weathering.

Answer 1

Carbonation is another type of chemical weathering. Carbonation is the mixing of water with carbon dioxide to make carbonic acid. This type of weathering is important in the formation of caves. Dissolved carbon dioxide in rainwater or in moist air forms carbonic acid, and this acid reacts with minerals in rocks.

Answer 2

water plays an important role in chemical weathering the various ways by which chemical weathering takes place are discussed below -

Explanation:

1. oxidation
2. carbonation
3. hydration
4. solution