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The processes involved in the chemical weathering are:

Correct answer: D. All of these

  • A. Carbonation and oxidation
  • B. Hydrolysis and chelation
  • C. Hydrolysis and reduction
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Chemical weathering includes carbonation, oxidation, hydrolysis, reduction and chelation, all of which alter minerals through chemical reactions. Mechanical weathering, by contrast, breaks rock without changing its chemical composition.

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