_ is it type of weathering caused by a chemical reaction with water

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spayn [35]3 years ago

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Chemical weathering occurs when water dissolves minerals in a rock, producing new compounds. This reaction is called hydrolysis. Hydrolysis occurs, for example, when water comes in contact with granite. ... In addition to changing the shapes of rocks, chemical weathering from water changes the composition of water.

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