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There is a lot of water on earth. A lot of it. And it is continually recycled. It has a tendency to wash anything that is water soluble into the ocean, where it remains dissolved as the water cycle continues. This has been happening for millions and millions of years, and a lot of water soluble minerals have been dissolved in seawater over that time.

In contrast, we can find water soluble minerals in dry regions. In places where it is extremely arid, there is so little precipitation that the water soluble minerals haven't been dissolved and washed away like they have been in other regions.

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Why are water soluble difficult to find in large deposits?

Water-soluble minerals are difficult to find in large deposits because they are easily dissolved and carried away by water. This results in the minerals being spread out over a wide area rather than concentrated in one location. Additionally, the process of leaching can further disperse the minerals into the surrounding environment.


What are Water-rock interactions?

•Water interacts with minerals to form new minerals • •Addition of water •Migration of soluble components •Removal of soluble components •Redox changes •Exchange with water constituents.


Acids dissolve mineral deposits?

Acids dissolve mineral deposits by reacting with the minerals in the deposits to form water-soluble compounds. The acid breaks down the bonds holding the minerals together, allowing them to dissolve in water and be easily washed away. Common acids used for this purpose include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and citric acid.


Do Manganese nodules do not accumulate below 4500 meters depth because the manganese minerals are highly soluble in seawater below that depth?

Yes, that is correct. Manganese nodules do not tend to accumulate below 4500 meters as the manganese minerals in the nodules become more soluble in seawater at greater depths. This leads to the dissolution of the nodules rather than their accumulation.


What are the different forms in which minerals are generally found?

minerals generally occur in these forms : 1] in igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in the cracks.crevices, faults or joints.major metallic minerals likes tin, copper, zinc and lead etc. are obtained from veins and lodes. 2] in sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers. they have been formed as a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata. 3] due to decomposition of surface rocks, and the removal of soluble constituents, leaving a residual mass of weathered material containing ores. 4] due to alluvial deposits. 5] in oceanic region

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Why are water soluble difficult to find in large deposits?

Water-soluble minerals are difficult to find in large deposits because they are easily dissolved and carried away by water. This results in the minerals being spread out over a wide area rather than concentrated in one location. Additionally, the process of leaching can further disperse the minerals into the surrounding environment.


Why do you think minerals that are highly water-soluble are difficult to find in large deposits or are found only in dry frgions?

Could be that they were washed away by the rain.


Are minerals fat-soluble or water soluble?

minerals are usually water soluble


Are water- soluble vitamins and minerals affected by canning?

yes


Soaking vegetables in water before cooking causes leaching of water soluble vitamins and minerals?

does soaking vegetables in water before cooking cause leaching of water soluble vitamins and minerals


What are Water-rock interactions?

•Water interacts with minerals to form new minerals • •Addition of water •Migration of soluble components •Removal of soluble components •Redox changes •Exchange with water constituents.


What happens to minerals in the soil before they can get into roots?

They have to be soluble in water - dissolved


What are some Water-rock interactions?

•Water interacts with minerals to form new minerals • •Addition of water •Migration of soluble components •Removal of soluble components •Redox changes Exchange with water constituents


Acids dissolve mineral deposits?

Acids dissolve mineral deposits by reacting with the minerals in the deposits to form water-soluble compounds. The acid breaks down the bonds holding the minerals together, allowing them to dissolve in water and be easily washed away. Common acids used for this purpose include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and citric acid.


What is solubility of tin?

The solubility of tin is dependent on its solvent. However, tin for the most part is insoluble. Minerals that contain tin are often soluble in water. Tin by itself is not soluble.


Is sugar a solvable mineral?

Sugar is a carbohydrate from plant sources. Minerals may be present in plants but are not plants. As for is it solvable i think you mean soluble and it is soluble in water hope it helped


IS longmanium soluable?

No, longmanium is not soluble in water. It is a rare metal that is primarily found in mineral deposits and does not readily dissolve in aqueous solutions.