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Chemical reactions break down the bonds holding the rocks together, causing them to fall apart, forming smaller and smaller pieces. Chemical weathering is much more common in locations where there is a lot of water. This is because water is important to many of the chemical reactions that can take place. Warmer temperatures are also more friendly to chemical weathering. The most common types of chemical weathering are oxidation, hydrolysis and carbonation.
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What item made by humans that can be broken down by the agents of physical and chemical weathering?
Plants and animals and ice and frost
Real life example of chemical weathering?
The main agents of chemical weathering are acid precipatation, lichens, and other plants like mold decaying the rock. :)
What is an agent of chemical weathering?
Agents of chemical weathering depend on the climate and composition of the rock that is breaking down. Some Agents would include, water, oxygen, CO2, and acids. Temperature plays a significant role in chemical weathering. If it is warm and wet, the Chemical weathering process will increase. So, really it all depends.
Can you give me some notes about weathering?
There are two types of weathering: chemical and physical. Chemical weathering is said to occur when the chemical compounds of rocks are changed. Physical weathering happens due to wind, rain, or other natural occurrences.
What the differences between physical weathering and surface waters?
physical weathering is weathering that you can reverse and chemical weathering is where you can' reverse it.
What are the three agents of chemical weathering?
water,acids and air are all agents of chemical weathering
What are two agents of chemical weathering?
Two agents of chemical weathering are water and acidic compounds. Water can dissolve minerals and chemically react with rocks, while acidic compounds such as carbonic acid can break down minerals in rocks.
Some agents for chemical weathering?
OxygenFreezing and thawing
What are some agents of chemical weathering?
Water is one
What are some main agents of chemical weathering?
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6 weathering rocks agents?
The six agents of weathering on rocks are water, wind, ice, plants, animals, and temperature changes. These agents break down rocks into smaller particles through processes like mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering.
How does mechanical weathering increase the effectiveness of chemical weathering process?
Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, increasing their surface area exposed to chemical weathering agents like water and acids. This increased surface area allows for more efficient chemical reactions to occur, accelerating the chemical weathering process. Additionally, mechanical weathering can create fractures and cracks in the rock, providing pathways for chemical weathering agents to penetrate deeper into the rock, further enhancing the weathering process.
What are the two main agents of weathering?
The two main agents of weathering are mechanical (physical) weathering and chemical weathering. Mechanical weathering occurs when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition. Chemical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions that alter their composition.
What are agents of chemical weathering?
water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, living organisms, and acid rain.
Are the four agents of chemical weathering?
oxydation dissolution carbon dioxide water
What two agents of weathering would you rarely find in the desert?
Chemical weathering agents, such as acid rain, and biological weathering agents, such as plant roots, are less common in deserts due to the lack of moisture and vegetation in these arid environments. Wind and physical weathering, like abrasion and thermal stress, are more prevalent in desert weathering processes.
What are the main five agents of physical weathering?
The main five agents of physical weathering are temperature changes, ice wedging, wind abrasion, plant root growth, and abrasion by rock particles. These agents break down rocks and minerals into smaller fragments over time.
