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Water becomes part of the chemical structure.
Resulting mineral is weaker, and easier to physically weather than starting rock.
Opposed to Hydration which is physical expansion.
Most commonly promoted by acid
KAlSi3O8 + H2O > Al2Si2O5(OH)4 + K+ + H4SiO4
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Hydrolysis what type of weathering?
Hydrolysis is a type of chemical weathering, which includes oxidation, reduction, carbonation, solution, and hydration. If water and a compound meet together, hydrolysis is the reaction that occurs.
What is another name for geological seams?
Geological seam
What is a geological disaster?
A geological disaster is when the structure of the earth changes.
What are subdivisions of a geological eras?
Periods are subdivisions of geological eras.
What is a break in the geological record?
a break in the geological record is a disconformity
What is geological Chemical Weathering?
•reaction of rock/minerals with water •The ultimate fate of all surface rocks •Contrast with physical weathering •Hydration •Hydrolysis •Dissolution •Carbonation •Biological •Redox
What is the difference between acidic and alkaline hydrolysis?
Acidic hydrolysis: hydrolysis in an acid solution (pH under 7) Basic hydrolysis: hydrolysis in a basic solution (pH above 7)
Is a peptide bond hydrolysis or dehydrates?
hydrolysis
What conditions are necessary for the hydrolysis of sucrose?
in the hydrolysis of sucrose a catalyst such as sucrase must be applied
What type of chemical reaction occurs when polymers are broken apart by water?
Hydrolysis. Polymers are broken down into monomers in a process known as hydrolysis
Is hydrolysis a mechanical or chemical?
Hydrolysis is a chemical process.
What does Hydrolysis give?
hydrolysis gives glucose and fructose
How is condensation and hydrolysis related to ATP and ADP?
ATP can break down by hydrolysis (when phosphates are added) Hydrolysis reactions are exergonic, and the reverse of condensation is hydrolysis. (when phosphates are taken away)
Is hydrolysis a chemcial reaction?
Yes, hydrolysis is a chemical reaction.
Is hydrolysis an acid?
Hydrolysis is a process of breaking the bonds in a water molecule into their component gases, hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrolysis is not an acid.
Polysaccharides are split apart to form monosaccharides in a reaction called?
This is a smart question. But the answer is simple it is a hydrogen reaction. - Hydrolysis.
What is the function of hydrogen in hydrolysis?
Hydrolysis of water produce hydrogen ions.
