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What’s are the different Types of chemical weathering

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Types of chemical weathering

1. Hydrolysis

2. Oxidation

3. Carbonation

4. Acid rain

5. Acids produced by lichens

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical weathering occurs when rocks undergo chemical reactions to form new minerals.

Hydrolysis : is when water dissolves minerals present in rocks forming new compounds.

Oxidation : is when oxygen reacts with rocks eg. rust formation

Carbonation : it uses an acid known as carbonic acid, it is important in the formation of many caves and sinkholes.

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