The name agents of chemical weathering

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Chemical weathering agents include:

1. Water: Water can react with minerals in rocks, causing them to dissolve and break down.

2. Oxygen: Oxygen can lead to oxidation, which can break down minerals in rocks.

3. Carbon dioxide: Carbon dioxide can combine with water to form carbonic acid, which can dissolve minerals in rocks.

4. Acid rain: Acid rain, which is caused by pollutants in the atmosphere combining with water, can accelerate chemical weathering.

5. Biological agents: Plants and microorganisms can release acids that contribute to chemical weathering.