Which is an example of chemical weathering?(1 point)

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a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it
a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it

decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants
decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants

burrowing animals digging a home in rock
burrowing animals digging a home in rock

rock breaking apart during a rock slide

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The correct example of chemical weathering from the options provided is:

decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants.

Chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of minerals, which can occur through processes such as reactions with acids, water, and other chemicals.