what happens during hydrolysis

Question

a. a chemical reaction with sulfur and nitrogen oxides
b. a chemical reaction between water and minerals in rock
c. water and oxygen combine with substances in rock
d. water and carbon dioxide react to form carbonic acid

Answer 1

Hydrolysis typically refers to the chemical reaction between water and minerals, particularly in the context of chemical weathering of rocks. Therefore, the correct answer is:

b. a chemical reaction between water and minerals in rock.

During hydrolysis, water interacts with minerals, leading to changes in the mineral structure and the formation of new minerals as well as dissolved ions.