Question

how does water play a role in the chemical weathering of rock?
match each process with its description.
carbon dioxide and rainwater form carbonic acid and dissolve minerals in rock
rock absorbs water, increasing the overall volume.
water molecules bond with minerals in rock, causing rock disintegration

Explanation:

• Hydrolysis: Water molecules bond with minerals in rock, causing rock disintegration.
• Carbonation: Carbon dioxide and rainwater form carbonic acid and dissolve minerals in rock.
• Hydration: Rock absorbs water, increasing the overall volume.

Answer:

• Hydrolysis: Water molecules bond with minerals in rock, causing rock disintegration.
• Carbonation: Carbon dioxide and rainwater form carbonic acid and dissolve minerals in rock.
• Hydration: Rock absorbs water, increasing the overall volume.