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It only happens on limestone and gypsum, and the result is karst landscape including limestonepavement andcaves.
Rain water is naturally acid from absorbed atmospheric carbon dioxide, and the calcium carbonate is precipitated as that from the solution. E.g. kettle scale.
Acidity from sulphur dioxide will hasten the process very, very slightly - and produce gypsum (calcium sulphate). This is exploited in flue-gas de-sulphurisers fitted to coal-burning power-stations. Gypsum is harmless - it does occur as a rock - butis also the main ingredient of plaster.
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∙ 14y agoThe acidity of the rain will slowly erode or dissolve the rock.
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What kind of weathring happens to a rock exposed to acid rain why?
Chemical Weathering.. because as rocks exposed to acid rains like limestones, it slowly dissolve and change into a new form
What kind of weathering happens to a rock exposed to an acid rain?
Chemical Weathering.. because as rocks exposed to acid rains like limestones, it slowly dissolve and change into a new form
What is it that causes an eggs shell to dissolve?
The acid in the vinegar
How do stitches dissolve?
They are coated with a type of fatty acid which when it becomes wet, causes it to dissolve. Since the tissues are moist, the fatty acid makes the suture dissolve.
What happens when you put magnesium ribbon in hydrochloric acid?
dissolve
How do you dissolve limestone rocks?
Any strong enough acid will do. At home you can try this with vinegar (acetic acid) or lemon juice (citric acid).
Will hydrocloric acid dissolve hard stone?
Not normally. Hydrochloric acid will dissolve carbonates, so marble (calcium carbonate) would be dissolved but many rocks are impervious to acids.
How gases from the air help break down rocks?
Oxygen oxidizes. CO2 needs water ... making carbonic acid, which will dissolve some rocks. Sulfa also needs water to eventually form sulfuric acid, which will dissolve just about anything.
How does gases from the air help break down rocks?
Oxygen oxidizes. CO2 needs water ... making carbonic acid, which will dissolve some rocks. Sulfa also needs water to eventually form sulfuric acid, which will dissolve just about anything.
How does acid water affect rocks?
== == Acidity can dissolve certain rocks through chemical reaction.
Which rock decays faster from acid rain?
Rocks containing carbonate, like limestone, dissolve fastest in acidic rain
What is poisoning by acid rain?
Acid rain causes pH problems and can dissolve heavy metals. These may cause poisoning..
