Question 7 1 pts Which of the following chemical reactions breaks down feldspars into clay? dissolution hydrolysis hydration oxi

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Ostrovityanka [42] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-18T18:40:36+03:00

Answer:

hydrolysis

Explanation:

Hydrolysis -

It is the chemical reaction , in which , the reactant is breaks down into product , in presence of water .

Chemical weathering of feldspars results in the formation of clay minerals like kaolinite and illite .

Hence the correct answer is as follows ,

Clay is formed by the hydrolysis of the feldspars .