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      Question

      What chemical process results in the breakdown of

      silicate minerals by water, leading to the formation of clay minerals and soluble substances?
      A Hydration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Hydrolysis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Solution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Carbonation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Oxidation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      It involves the breakdown of silicate minerals by water molecules.  Hydrolysis takes place when acid rain reacts with rock-forming minerals such as feldspar to produce clay and salts that are removed in solution. 

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