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What is carbonic acid abd how does it effect chemical weathering process?
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∙ 7y ago
Carbonic acid is an acid formed by diluting co2 in water. It weathers calcite minerals by reaction with them (Lime stone)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe carbonic acid in rainwater slowly reacts with the silicate minerals feldspar and mica in the rock, dissolving and eroding small particles close to the surface.
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What effect will the increase in CO2 have on the rate of chemical weathering?
It will increase it. CO2 reacts with water to form small amounts of carbonic acid (H2CO3). The mildly acidic water that results can dissolve some minerals, particularly carbonates.
What effect would a warmer climate have on the rate of chemical weathering?
The rate would increase, assuming similar rate of precipitation.
What effect does weathering have on igneous rock?
The effect of weathering is to reduce the volume of the igneous rock.
Are hurricanes a form of chemical weathering?
No. The effect on rock from the force of hurricane winds would be considered a type of mechanical (or physical) weathering.
Climate does not effect the rate in which weathering can occur?
Nope
What does carbonic acid do to quartz?
Carbonic acid in rainfall has virtually no weathering effect on quartz.
What had acid rain to to do with chemical weathering?
The effect of acid rains is a form of chemical weathering.
What are the chemical effect on Taj Mahal?
This a phenomenon of chemical weathering.
What effect will the increase in CO2 have on the rate of chemical weathering?
It will increase it. CO2 reacts with water to form small amounts of carbonic acid (H2CO3). The mildly acidic water that results can dissolve some minerals, particularly carbonates.
Is chemical weathering constructive or destructive to earth?
This effect is destructive.
How does Chemical weathering effect nature?
It can hollow out caves and make cliff's fall away.xx
How does climate effect weathering?
Mechanical weathering refers to weathering that causes physical erosion of exposed rock without changing its chemical composition. Climate helps promote or prevent things like frost and wind that create this form of weathering.
How does climate effect mechanical weathering?
Mechanical weathering refers to weathering that causes physical erosion of exposed rock without changing its chemical composition. Climate helps promote or prevent things like frost and wind that create this form of weathering.
What is an agent of weathering?
There are two classifications of the weathering process - physical and chemical weathering.Mechanical or physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through direct contact with atmospheric conditions, such as heat, water, ice and pressure.Includes: frost weathering, water weathering and heat stress weatheringChemical weathering, involves the direct effect of atmospheric chemicals or biologically produced chemicals (also called biological weathering) in the breakdown of rocks, soils and minerals. Includes: dissolving by rain water, oxidation of metals and actions by plants.
What effect would a warmer climate have on the rate of chemical weathering?
The rate would increase, assuming similar rate of precipitation.
What effect does weathering have on igneous rock?
The effect of weathering is to reduce the volume of the igneous rock.
What is the effect of climate in localization and concentration of a mineral?
Intense weathering and erosion will tend to concentrate minerals through chemical or mechanical means.
