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Oxidation changes the size and colour of the rocks

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Answered by nidatabassum
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Explanation:

Answer: Oxidation is the reaction of rock minerals with oxygen, thus changing the mineral composition of the rock. When minerals in rock oxidize, they become less resistant to weathering. Iron, a commonly known mineral, becomes red or rust colored when oxidized.

Answered by Phoca
13

Answer:

The correct answer will be-true

Explanation:

The oxidation is the chemical reaction of the rock minerals with atmospheric oxygen which leads to the change the size, mineral composition and color of the rocks and the resulted soil.

The oxidation reaction is one of the ways of chemical weathering which makes the rock minerals less resistant to weathering. The oxidation of the iron element present in the rock when oxidized cause red and rusty color of the rocks.

Thus, true is the correct answer.

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