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Which is a cause of chemical weathering

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The cause of chemical weathering is Acids.
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Chemical weathering is caused by rain water reacting with the mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals (clays) and soluble salts. These reactions occur particularly when the water is slightly acidic
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