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Under the category of weather, limestone would be most affected by rain. Rain contains carbonic acid which reacts chemically with the calcium carbonate in limestones. Just try putting a drop of vinegar on a piece of limestone and see what happens. Carbonic acid in rainwater is not nearly this concentrated, though, and the effects take much longer to be noticeable. Tropical climates also produce large amounts of vegetation whose plant roots help break limestone apart, creating more surface area for rainwater to attack. Limestone would be least affected in arid climates, where most erosion is in the form of wind particle abrasion.
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∙ 14y agoLimestone is weathered physically by freeze thaw action and also by chemical weathering e.g rainwater. Rainwater absorbs carbon dioxide to form a carbonic acid which reacts with the limetsone (calcium carbonate) to form a bicarbonate which dissolves limestone.
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∙ 13y agoLimestone improves its quality by renewing its outer coat when it gets rough and worn out.
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∙ 14y agolimestone dissolves in rain because limestone gets dissolved by acid and naturally the rain is an acid.
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∙ 12y agoi ask for an answer not to give one .......
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∙ 11y agoIt dissolves.
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Why does rainwater weather away limestone buildings?
Because rainwater is mildly acidic. Acid in the rainwater dissolves the limestone.
How do limestone roofs in Bermuda disinfect rainwater?
I don't believe that limestone is a disinfectant for water.
How do cracks get wider in limestone?
The trace chemicals in rainwater erode the limestone - thus the cracks get wider.
Why rainwater has a naturally acidic on limestone buildings?
As rainwater falls to earth, it absorbs pollution (natural and industrial) in the atmosphere which turns the rainwater slightly acidic. Limestone is affected by the acidity, and weathering and erosion is the result. The more pollution, the stronger the acidity, and the more damage is done to buildings and statues made from limestone.
Why is chemical weathering common in places where there are large amounts of limestone and water?
Rainwater is naturally slightly acidic. The acid in rainwater reacts chemically with the calcium carbonate of limestone, dissolving it. The result is chemically weathered limestone, karst terrains, and cave structures.
Why does rainwater weather away limestone buildings?
Because rainwater is mildly acidic. Acid in the rainwater dissolves the limestone.
How are cenotes made?
Rainwater sinking into limestone
How do limestone roofs in Bermuda disinfect rainwater?
I don't believe that limestone is a disinfectant for water.
How do cracks get wider in limestone?
The trace chemicals in rainwater erode the limestone - thus the cracks get wider.
Why rainwater has a naturally acidic on limestone buildings?
As rainwater falls to earth, it absorbs pollution (natural and industrial) in the atmosphere which turns the rainwater slightly acidic. Limestone is affected by the acidity, and weathering and erosion is the result. The more pollution, the stronger the acidity, and the more damage is done to buildings and statues made from limestone.
Has anyone ever found a limestone arrowhead?
I don't know but probably not 'cause limestone dissolves in rainwater
Why is chemical weathering common in places where there are large amounts of limestone and water?
Rainwater is naturally slightly acidic. The acid in rainwater reacts chemically with the calcium carbonate of limestone, dissolving it. The result is chemically weathered limestone, karst terrains, and cave structures.
Is rainwater a weak acid that dissolves limestone to form caves?
yes
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 does rainwater make limestone wear away more quickly?
in rain and flooding
Why rainwater is able to attack limestone?
because rain water is acidic in nature
Is limestone dissolved by carbonic acid chemical or mechanical?
The dissolution of limestone by rainwater containing carbonic acid is the perfect example of chemical weathering.
