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Question
Distinguish between
Oxidation and Carbonation
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Oxidation | Carbonation | |
| 1. |
Oxygen in the atmosphere reacts with the iron found in rocks. |
Carbonation is the mixing of water with atmospheric carbon-di-oxide. |
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2. |
It leads to the formation of iron oxide. |
As a result, carbonic acid is formed. |
| 3. |
This process is known as oxidation. |
Carbonation is important in the formation of caves, in the limestone region. |
| 4. |
It results in the weakening of rocks. |
When the carbonic acid reacts with the carbonate rocks, the rocks get disintegrated. |
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