Chemical weathering is the breakdown of rocks, soil, and minerals through chemical reactions. Here are some common types of chemical weathering:
* Hydrolysis: The reaction of water with minerals, breaking them down.
* Oxidation: The reaction of oxygen with minerals, often forming oxides.
* Carbonation: The reaction of carbon dioxide with water, forming carbonic acid, which dissolves rocks.
* Acid rain: Rain that is acidic due to pollution, which can dissolve minerals.
* Biological weathering: Chemical reactions caused by living organisms, such as the release of acids by bacteria.
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