Question

Leaching occurs in which of the following type(s) of chemical weathering?

• A. Solution
• B. Carbonation
• C. Hydration
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Solution

Many minerals interact with the water or acids in their environment and often form solutions in this process. Minerals in the rock get dissolved slowly by the water and a solution is formed. These dissolved minerals get leached out leaving behind no residue. This process, over a long time, weakens the rock and disintegrates it.