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jekas [21]
3 years ago
6

What is an example of chemical weathering, as opposed to mechanical weathering?

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2 answers:
Bingel [31]3 years ago
6 0

Oxidation


Mechanical weathering, also known as physical weathering, is the process of rocks and minerals breaking down into smaller pieces without a change in chemical composition. Chemical weathering, on the other hand, does result in a change in chemical composition. Oxidation is a very common chemical reaction and involves oxygen.

Ratling [72]3 years ago
5 0
 the answer is oxidation :)
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