What is the role of water in the chemical weathering of rock?(1 point)

Responses

It combines chemicals in the rock with carbon.
It combines chemicals in the rock with carbon. - incorrect

It dissolves rock in the chemical weathering process.
It dissolves rock in the chemical weathering process. - no response given

It aids in changing the chemical composition of rock.
It aids in changing the chemical composition of rock. - no response given

It causes small pieces of rock to adhere together.
It causes small pieces of rock to adhere together. - no response given
Incorrect

1 answer

The correct response regarding the role of water in the chemical weathering of rock is:

It aids in changing the chemical composition of rock.

Water not only helps in dissolving minerals but also facilitates chemical reactions that alter the composition of the rock. It acts as a solvent and participates in various chemical processes, thereby contributing to the breakdown and alteration of rock materials.