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What is the process that breaks down rocks chemically?
It's called chemical weathering. Think acid rain.
What is weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock called?
The type of weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called physical weathering. The acid weathering usually alter the chemical composition of a rock.
Rust is what type of weathering?
Rust is chemical weathering. It occurs when oxygen from the air reacts with a metal, typically with iron. This chemical reaction is called oxydation, and the product is what gives rust its reddish color.
Weathering that does not cause chemical changes is called?
It is classified as physical or mechanical weathering.
When potassium feldspar is weathering by water into kaolinite the process is called what?
Chemical weathering.
What is a component of granite that is not susceptible to chemical weathering?
The component of granite that is not susceptible to chemical weathering is called Quartz!
What is the chemical weathering process called when granite turns into clay?
This is known as hydrolysis. For further information, please see the related link.
What is the process that breaks down rocks chemically?
It's called chemical weathering. Think acid rain.
What chemical weathering called oxidation causes and nbsp?
what chemical weathering called oxidation causes
Rust is what type of weathering?
Rust is chemical weathering. It occurs when oxygen from the air reacts with a metal, typically with iron. This chemical reaction is called oxydation, and the product is what gives rust its reddish color.
What is weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock called?
The type of weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called physical weathering. The acid weathering usually alter the chemical composition of a rock.
What is it called when chemical reactions dissolve the minerals in rock or change them into different minerals?
It's called dissolution, a form of chemical weathering.
Weathering that does not cause chemical changes is called?
It is classified as physical or mechanical weathering.
When potassium feldspar is weathering by water into kaolinite the process is called what?
Chemical weathering.
What is weathering due to repeated freezing and melting of water called?
chemical weathering
What Is the process of breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?
It is actually called weathering, but if your talking about the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces by physical means it is called Mechanical Weathering, by chemical means it is called Chemical Weathering.
What is another name for mechanical weathering?
One kind of Mechanical Weathering is called ice wedging.
