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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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