Question

What are the main types of chemical weathering? Answer in brief.

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

The main types of chemical weathering are :

Explanation:

a. Oxidation: Oxidation is the loss of electrons and the gain of positive charged atoms like hydrogen ion. It takes place in ores containing iron.

b. Hydrolysis: It is the splitting of the materials of the substance into smaller particles by the action of water.

c. carbonation: It is the action with carbon dioxide resulting in the formation of a new product.

d. hydration: It is the product "formed by the addition" of hydrogen ion.