Question

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

Answer 1

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 .