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Can granite dissolve slowly in acid water to form caves?
No, only limestone dissolves.
Does limestone rocks dissolve easily?
Limestone is chemically reactive with acids, and due to naturally acidic rain and acids picked up from the soil in groundwater, it is more susceptible than other common rocks to chemical weathering
What reacts with water to dissolve rocks such as marble and limestone?
Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which then reacts with minerals in rocks like marble and limestone, causing them to dissolve. This is known as carbonation weathering and is a common process in the dissolution of carbonate rocks.
What role does carbon dioxide play when breaking down limestone?
Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which can dissolve limestone over time. This process is known as carbonation and results in the breakdown of limestone through chemical weathering.
Why does rainwater weather away limestone buildings?
Rainwater is slightly acidic due to the presence of carbon dioxide, which can react with the calcium carbonate in limestone to dissolve and weaken the stone over time. This process, known as carbonation, causes erosion and weathering of limestone buildings, leading to their deterioration.
How long does it take for limestone to dissolve?
it takes about 15 to 20 min to dissolve
Does carbonic acid dissolve limestone?
No. It dissolves limestone slowly. It may take centuries for a limestone outcrop to show visible weathering.
Why acid rain can dissolve stone?
Yes, particularly limestone.
Why there are large caves and tunnels where the main rock is limestone?
Limestone, CaCO3, is reactive with naturally acidic rainwater which helps dissolve it.
How is the effect of water of a sugar cube similar to groundwater eroding limestone?
sugar cubes dissolve faster than limestone
Can vinegar dissolve rocks?
Calcium acetate is reasonably soluble in water, so vinegar will dissolve limestone (calcium carbonate).
What does groundwater naturally contain that allows it to dissolve limestone and caverns?
Carbonic Acid
What can rain water do to rocks like limestone?
Rain water can gradually dissolve limestone rocks through a process called carbonation, where carbon dioxide from the air combines with water to form a weak acid. Over time, this acid can react with the minerals in limestone, causing it to break down and form cracks and cavities.
Is it true or false that limestone can be separated from fossils through the of vinegar?
True. Vinegar contains acetic acid which can dissolve the calcium carbonate in limestone, making it possible to separate the fossils from the limestone.
Can granite dissolve slowly in acid water to form caves?
No, only limestone dissolves.
What is the word that can make limestone rocks slowly dissolve away?
The word you are looking for is "acid rain." Acid rain, which forms from the reaction of water with carbon dioxide in the air, can slowly dissolve limestone rocks over time.
Do scientists use the chemical properties of vinegar to dissolve limestone surrounding fossils?
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