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Which type of rock dissolves faster

from chemical weathering by rain
because it is made of pieces of
rock?

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rocks with minerals that are more soluble, like limestone with calcite, tend to dissolve faster in rainwater due to chemical weathering. In contrast, rocks with less soluble minerals, such as granite with quartz and feldspar, are generally more resistant to dissolution.

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Sedimentary rocks, which are made of bits and pieces of other rocks, dissolve faster when rainy weather comes around.

Step-by-step explanation:

This happens because the minerals in these rocks can break down more easily when they get wet. It's like how a cookie made with lots of smaller pieces can crumble faster than a big, solid cookie.

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