Asked by Sabrina Primosch on Jun 20, 2024
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What is a common rock that can be dissolved by water and weak acids?
A) quartzite
B) quartz-rich sandstone
C) limestone
D) all of these
Weak Acids
are acids that do not fully dissociate in aqueous solution, resulting in a low concentration of hydrogen ions.
Limestone
A sedimentary rock primarily composed of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate), often formed from the skeletal remains of marine organisms.
Dissolved
A process in which solids are mixed into liquids to create a uniform solution, commonly occurring in both nature and chemical reactions.
- Learn about the contribution of water to the chemical weathering phenomenon.
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Priyanka GandhiJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Limestone is commonly dissolved by water and weak acids due to its primary component, calcium carbonate, which reacts with acidic solutions.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the contribution of water to the chemical weathering phenomenon.