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Chemical weathering occurs faster in warm tropical climates, although it happens in cold climates as well, describe some conditions in Antarctica that could lead to chemical weathering

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Conditions in which it will lead to chemical weathering are the following;

- Oxidation – formation of oxides when a rock reacts with elements oxygen and water changing into different color.

- Dissolving in acid – carbonic acid is formed when carbon dioxide is dissolve n water, creating karst topography in creating sink holes and caves.

- Hydrolysis – chemical weathering which is caused with the element water, it turns clay minerals.

- Water absorption – rocks are put into stress making them vulnerable and expand.

- Hydration – removal of water in the rocks.

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